What is the range of general damages in a libel case?

Each libel case is unique. Accordingly, there is no formula for determining general compensatory damages. However, the court will usually consider the confluence of the following elements: the nature and circumstances of the publication of the libel; the nature and position of the victim of the libel; the possible effects of the libel upon the life of the plaintiff; and the actions and motivations of the defendants. Hill v. Church of Scientology of Toronto, supra, at page 1205.