Problem
Priya owns a wedding planning business offering services such as flowers, photography, and hairstyling. Her business, Amara Weddings, has a great reputation, particularly in the South Asian community where weddings are very important. One former client, Sammy, was unhappy with the services, alleging that the photos were of poor quality. Sammy started a court action against Priya for a return of the money she paid, but instead of waiting for the outcome of the court action, she posted her complaints on various social media sites such as Facebook, WeChat and Twitter in both English and Punjabi. Sammy described Priya's business as a "major scam shop and a deceitful mill business engaged in extortion and dishonest and unfair practices." Following the posts, Priya's business decreased and other wedding professionals such as photographers and venues no longer wanted to work with her. Priya is furious and wants to sue Sammy.
A. What are the legal issues that arise in this case?
B. What are the legal tests that the court will apply to decide the case?
C. Discuss how the legal tests should be applied to the facts of the case, and state the likely outcome of the dispute between the parties. Give reasons for your answer, referring to the relevant legal tests.