Rebutting Presumption Of Malice

Summary

In the Philippines, the presumption of malice in defamation cases can be rebutted by proving the truth of the statement, absence of malice, or qualified privilege. Defamation through an amplifier system is considered libel. Statements made in judicial proceedings are generally privileged unless made with malice. Responsibility for libel can extend to authors, editors, publishers, and anyone involved in the publication process. Privileged communication is protected unless made with actual malice. Defamatory remarks made in the heat of passion could constitute libel

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can it also be rebutted if the accused has shown that the imputation is true
Yes, in the Philippines, the presumption of malice in a defamation case can indeed be rebutted if the accused can prove that the imputation is true. Additionally, the accused must demonstrate that the statement was made without malice and with good motives.
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Defamation through an amplifier system is considered as libel.
Yes, defamation through an amplifier system is considered as libel in the Philippines. Libel involves defamatory statements made in a public manner, including through electronic means or amplified sound.
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All statements made in judicial proceedings are privileged.
Statements made in the course of judicial proceedings are generally considered privileged, which means they are protected from defamation claims. This privilege is intended to allow for open and honest communication during legal processes.
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But if some statements are considered irrelevant are they still privileged
In judicial proceedings, statements made are generally privileged, even if they may be deemed irrelevant. However, this privilege may not apply to statements made with malice or bad faith.
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The persons responsible for Libel are the following
In the Philippines, the persons responsible for libel can include the author, editor, and publisher of the defamatory statement.
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Is the owner of the printing plant which publishes a libelous article with his consent and all other persons who in any way participate in or have connection with its publication responsible for libel
Yes, in the Philippines, the owner of the printing plant which publishes a libelous article with their consent, as well as all other persons who participate in or have a connection with its publication, can be held responsible for libel.
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is the editor or business manager of a daily newspaper magazine or serial publication also responsible for libel
Yes, in the Philippines, the editor or business manager of a daily newspaper, magazine, or serial publication can also be held responsible for libel, along with the author and publisher.
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how about the person who publishes, exhibits or causes the publication or exhibition of any defamation in writing or similar means
In the Philippines, anyone who publishes, exhibits, or causes the publication or exhibition of any defamatory statement can be held responsible for libel. This includes authors, editors, publishers, and anyone involved in the dissemination of the defamatory material.
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Is a privileged communication made by any person to another in the performance of any legal, moral or social duty considered libelous?
If a communication is made by a person to another in the performance of any legal, moral, or social duty, it is generally considered a privileged communication and is not deemed libelous. However, this privilege can be lost if it is shown that the communication was made with actual malice.
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Is a private communication made by any person to another in the performance of any legal, moral or social duty considered libelous?
Private communication made by a person to another in the performance of any legal, moral, or social duty is generally considered privileged and not libelous. This privilege holds unless it is shown that the communication was made with actual malice.
Is there a specific case or situation you are dealing with where this might apply?
can privilege communication be libelous
Privileged communication is generally protected from libel claims. However, if the communication is made with actual malice, it can lose its privileged status and be considered libelous.
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so then is privileged communication made by any person to another in the performance of any legal, moral or social duty considered libelous
Privileged communication made by a person to another in the performance of any legal, moral, or social duty is generally not considered libelous. However, it can lose this privileged status if it is shown that the communication was made with actual malice.
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If defamatory remarks are made in the heat of passion which culminated in a threat, the derogatory statements will constitute which crime?
If defamatory remarks are made in the heat of passion and culminate in a threat, the derogatory statements could potentially constitute both libel (if written) or slander (if spoken) and possibly grave threats, depending on the circumstances and evidence.
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Is it a crime of threat or libel
If defamatory statements made in the heat of passion culminate in a threat, it could potentially constitute both crimes. Here are the relevant details:
- Libel: If the statements are written or published.
- Grave Threats: If the statements involve threats of harm or violence.
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Based on the definition of the crime of libel, should imputations must be made publicly
In the Philippines, for an imputation to be considered libelous, it must be made publicly. This means the defamatory statement should be communicated to a third party or the public, not just the person being defamed.
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what are the elements of the crime of libel
In the Philippines, the elements of the crime of libel are:
- Defamatory Imputation: A statement that injures the reputation of a person.
- Publication: The statement must be communicated to a third party.
- Identification: The person defamed must be identifiable.
- Malice: The statement must be made with ill intent or malice.
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