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263NParticulars concerning grounds that defeat defamation defences
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### 263N Particulars concerning grounds that defeat defamation defences
> [*\[Rule 263N of Part 7 Inserted by S.R. 2007, No. 23, Applied:02 May 2007\]*](/view/html/inforce/2007-05-02/sr-2007-023#GS7@EN) If a plaintiff intends to meet a defamation defence by –
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> > > (a) alleging that the defendant was actuated by express malice in the publication of the matter complained of; or
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> > > (b) relying on any matter which, under the [Defamation Act 2005](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2005-073) , defeats the defence –
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> the particulars required by [rule 263A(1)](#GS263A@Gs1@EN) in relation to the reply must include particulars of the facts, matters and circumstances on which the plaintiff relies to establish that allegation or matter of defeasance.