Chris Cairns was awarded £90,000 ($NZ178,000) damages in his High Court libel action over an accusation of match-fixing, plus £400,000 costs.
The case also raised the issue of so-called "libel tourism," and whether some countries are a softer-touch those seeking damages.
In his judgment,
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Chris Keall
Wed, 28 Mar 2012
Wed, 28 Mar 2012
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Libel tourism: Did Chris Cairns choose the best place to sue?
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