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Doe v. Cahill
Delaware Supreme Court
884 A.2d 451 (2005)
- Written by Sean Carroll, JD
Facts
The Delaware State News sponsored a website called the Smyrna/Clayton Issues Blog. The blog’s guidelines stated that the website was for opinions about local issues. Patrick Cahill (plaintiff) was a councilman for the City of Smyrna. An anonymous person (Doe) posted on the blog about Cahill, criticizing Cahill’s leadership, character, and mental capacity. Cahill obtained Doe’s internet protocol (IP) address and a court order requiring Doe’s internet service provider to reveal his or her identity. Doe filed an emergency motion for a protective order, asking the court to maintain the confidentiality of his or her identity. The trial court denied the motion. Doe appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Steele, C.J.)
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