Totalise Plc v Motley Fool Ltd

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Totalise Plc v Motley Fool Ltd (2001) was the first case of internet libel in the UK. Totalise PLC sued Motley Fool because a user named "Zeddust" who made negative comments about Totalise on the Motley Fool website. Motley Fool were forced to reveal the identity of Zeddust under section 10 of the Contempt of Court Act.

External links

• [Totalise Plc v Motley Fool Ltd]
• [Websites forced to reveal user identity]
• [Websites forced to identify forum posters]

 

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