Two groups pressing First Amendment rights want the state Supreme Court to ditch the doctrine of presumed damages in defamation cases, calling it an archaic and confusing concept that chills free speech, distorts tort law principles and leads to unjust outcomes.
In a pending appeal on the issue, W.J.A. v. D.A. , A-77-10, the Court has already granted amicus status to the New Jersey Press Association, and on Wednesday, the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey asked to be let in.
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