Enough Is Enough – Judy Austin Demands ₦1B From Rita Edochie in Defamation Lawsuit as She Responds

Judy Austin, the wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has reportedly filed a N1 billion defamation lawsuit against actress Rita Edochie, accusing her of making statements she considers defamatory.

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The suit was filed before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Judicial Division, according to court documents shared by Judy on Instagram.

In the legal action, Judy is seeking N1 billion in general damages, alleging that statements attributed to Rita Edochie have damaged her reputation.
Beyond the financial compensation, Judy is asking the court for several other remedies.

According to the documents, she wants Rita Edochie to issue a full and unreserved retraction and apology and publish it in at least two widely circulated national newspapers.

She is also asking that the apology and retraction be published across Rita’s social media platforms.

Judy further wants the court to order Rita to remove the statements allegedly made against her from online platforms and prevent her from making or circulating further statements that Judy considers defamatory.

The suit also seeks N50 million in legal costs incurred in prosecuting the case.

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The court documents reportedly state that Rita Edochie has 30 days from the date she is served with the writ to enter an appearance in the matter, either personally or through a legal practitioner.

Following the development, Rita Edochie responded to the lawsuit, criticizing Judy Austin and alleging that she was looking for a way to silence or stop her.

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