Judy Austin drags Rita Edochie to court, demands N1bn over alleged defamation
Actress Judy Austin has dragged veteran actress, Rita Edochie before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over alleged defamatory statements, demanding N1 billion in damages. Austin disclosed the development in a post on her verified Instagram, where she shared a copy of a writ of summons filed against Edochie. The suit listed Austin […] Judy Austin drags Rita Edochie to court,…
Actress Judy Austin has taken Rita Edochie to court over alleged defamatory statements, seeking a substantial N1 billion in damages. The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has been served with the writ of summons filed by Austin's legal team. In the court document, Austin claims N1 billion as general damages for defamation and seeks an order for Edochie to publish a full retraction and apology in national newspapers and on social media.
The claimant additionally seeks a perpetual injunction and the removal of the defamatory statements from all Edochie's online platforms. Austin demands N50 million for her legal costs and 10% post-judgment interest until the judgment is fully paid.
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