In which 1869 Court of Chancery case did Vice-Chancellor Malins describe a person’s reputation as…
Vice-Chancellor Malins made the comparison in Dixon v. Holden. It was a historical observation in an application to restrain a publication, and the question concerns its…
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In which 1869 Court of Chancery case did Vice-Chancellor Malins describe a person’s reputation as property, potentially more valuable than other property?
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Vice-Chancellor Malins made the comparison in Dixon v. Holden. It was a historical observation in an application to restrain a publication, and the question concerns its attribution.
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Option A
Monson is a later case involving the alleged defamatory display of a wax figure.
Option B
The report of Dixon v. Holden attributes the observation to Vice-Chancellor Malins.
Option C
Youssoupoff is a later case involving an allegedly defamatory film.
Option D
Austin v. Dowling concerns false imprisonment and is a different case.
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