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Record 1 2010-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tort Law (common law)
CONT

... a combination to injure another is prima facie actionable ... the critical issue is the object or purpose of those acting in concert .... If the defendants acted in pursuit of a legitimate object, their combination is not vitiated by glee at the adversary's expected discomfiture ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des délits (common law)
CONT

L'avocat devra s'assurer que son recours poursuit un but légitime et n'intervient qu'en cas de stricte nécessité dans le respect des principes posés par les textes et le CEDH.

Spanish

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