Principles And Practice Of The Law Of Libel And Slander, With Suggestions On The Conduct Of A Civil Action

by Hugh Fraser

Principles And Practice Of The Law Of Libel And Slander, With Suggestions On The Conduct Of A Civil Action (1897) is a legal guide written by Hugh Fraser. The book focuses on the law of libel and slander, which are forms of defamation. It provides a comprehensive overview of the legal principles and practices involved in these areas of law, including the elements of a defamation claim, the defenses available to defendants, and the remedies that may be available to plaintiffs.In addition to discussing the legal aspects of defamation, the book also provides practical suggestions on the conduct of a civil action. This includes advice on how to prepare a case, how to present evidence, and how to argue in court. The book is intended for lawyers, law students, and anyone else who is interested in the law of libel and slander.Overall, Principles And Practice Of The Law Of Libel And Slander, With Suggestions On The Conduct Of A Civil Action is a valuable resource for anyone who needs to understand the legal principles and practices involved in defamation cases. It is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers with varying levels of legal knowledge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

352 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Early life
Born in London in 1950, but brought up in the Midlands, Fraser studied acting at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. As a member of folk band Telltale, Hugh co-wrote and performed the theme music for Rainbow, the iconic ITV children's television series.

Work
Fraser's first big break came after portraying Anthony Eden in the 1978 television series Edward & Mrs. Simpson, with Edward Fox, after which he was frequently cast as upper class or aristocratic characters, such as Mr Talmann in Peter Greenaway's The Draughtsman's Contract.

He has regularly appeared on film and in television and is best known for his portrayal of Captain Hastings in the television series Agatha Christie's Poirot opposite David Suchet, and his role as the Duke of Wellington (replacing David Troughton) in the Sharpe television series. He has also narrated Poirot audiobooks, including Elephants Can Remember.

In the 1980s, he appeared in the BBC thriller Edge of Darkness. Fraser can be frequently heard narrating the audiobooks of Christie’s works, which are currently published by HarperCollins publishers. As of recent years, he has been an associate tutor, director and member of the audition panel at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, specialising in Shakespeare. Fraser has also directed several plays, most notably a production of David Mamet's adaptation of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, which was staged at Wilton's Music Hall in London in January 2007, with Rachael Stirling as Yelena.

His film credits include Curse of the Pink Panther, 101 Dalmatians and Patriot Games along with his Sharpe co-star Sean Bean. He has also worked in theatre, playing Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1979. He has guest starred in the Doctor Who audio dramas Circular Time (2007) and Cradle of the Snake (2010), and in 2003, alongside Martin Shaw in Death in Holy Orders.

Fraser has also become an author; his first novel, Harm, was published in 2015, followed by Threat in 2016. The third in the Rina Walker series, Malice, comes out in June 2017