LCR4805 Assignment 1 2025 Due 12 August 2025

LCR4805 ASSIGNMENT 1 2025
DUE 12 AUGUST 2025

Question 1
John and Mary are undergoing a divorce that John initiated due to his newfound
romantic interest, which has led him to no longer love Mary. John is a businessman who
operates an investment company. Meanwhile, Mary is still in love with John and feels
anger towards him for his departure. In a fit of spite, Mary posts on John’s Facebook
wall, accusing him of being a thief and a fraudster, warning others not to trust him with
their finances. This Facebook post receives numerous negative comments,
consequently harming John’s business financially.

a) With reference to applicable law, critically discuss the liability of Mary to a
claim of defamation.