If you are taking someone to court for defamation, you can ask the court to declare that the person is liable to you for defamation. You can ask for this declaration even if you are not seeking any money. If the court agrees with you and makes the declaration, you will usually get your court costs paid by the other person, unless the court decides otherwise.
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In any proceedings for defamation, the plaintiff may seek a declaration that the defendant is liable to the plaintiff in defamation.
Where, in any proceedings for defamation,—
