The newspapers named in the libel lawsuit involving attorney-at-law Christopher Ram yesterday entered an appearance in the case and have been granted time to file affidavits in answer.
Chief Justice (ag) Ian Chang who had granted injunctions against the two newspapers, yesterday granted the Guyana Chronicle and the Guyana Times leave to file affidavits in answer before the matter comes up again next month.
The Guyana Chronicle and its Editor, Mark Ramotar, who were named as defendants in the case were yesterday represented by a battery of attorneys including Anil Nandlall, Roysdale Forde, Manoj Narayan and Sohan Poonai. The Guyana Times and its Editor, Nigel Williams, were represented by attorney-at-law, Paul Braam.
Ram, who is represented by Abiola Wong and Bettina McKay, last week moved against the newspapers for letters published, and which he said contained allegations that are untrue and libellous. He said the Guyana Times also published a libellous cartoon.
Ram, who is also a managing partner in the accounting firm of Ram and Mc Rae, said the publications have severely injured his character and reputation.
He is claiming damages in excess of $100 million dollars in each court application.
The injunctions remain in place until the matters are heard and determined in the High Court.
