U2AOS2.8A Rush v Nationwide News Pty Ltd

Rush v Nationwide News involved which type of civil matter?

• Negligence

• Defamation

• Trespass

• Property

In his statement of claims, Rush argued that Nationwide News had defamed him by...

• Publishing unflattering photos

• Publishing claims that he avoided paying tax

• Publishing a story that claimed he was an overrated actor

• Publishing a story that claimed he sexually assaulted someone

Which court heard this case?

• County Court

• Supreme Court - Trial Division

• Federal Court

• Full Federal Court

Which court was the appeal heard in?

• Supreme Court - Appeals Division

• Federal Court

• Full Federal Court

• High Court

Which alternative dispute resolution (ADR) method was ordered by the court before the trial?

• Mediation

• Conciliation

• Arbitration

• None of the above

A jury was used to determine the liability of the defendant.

• True

• False

The fact that both parties had legal representation best represents which principle of justice?

• Fairness

• Equality

• Access

• None of these