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Jones v. Jones
House of Lords
2 A.C. 481 (1916)
- Written by Brian Meadors, JD
Facts
David Jones (David) (plaintiff), a schoolteacher, lived with his aunt, Elizabeth Jones (Elizabeth) (defendant). Schoolteachers were required to be upright and moral. Elizabeth stated that David was having an affair with a married woman, Mrs. Ellen Roberts. David sued Elizabeth for slander and sought general damages. At trial, a jury found in favor of David. Elizabeth appealed to the Court of Appeal, which reversed. David appealed to the House of Lords.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Haldane, J.)
Concurrence (Sumner, J.)
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