W.J.A. v. D.A. (067093;
A-77-10)
Presumed
damages continue to play a role in New
Jersey’s defamation
jurisprudence in private plaintiff
cases that do not involve
matters of public concern.
Where a plaintiff does not proffer
evidence of actual
damage to reputation, the
doctrine of presumed damages
permits him to survive a motion
for summary judgment
and to obtain nominal damages,
thus vindicating his
good name. 5-16-12
