litigation privilege

A privilege protecting the attorneys and parties in a lawsuit from defamation claims arising from statements made in the course of the suit. [Cases: Libel and Slander 38. C.J.S. Libel and Slander; Injurious Falsehood § 71.]

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词条贡献者

法律翻译王漾，在一家顶尖英国律师事务所的上海办公室担任全职法律翻译，专注翻译各类与大中华业务有关的法律文件。