A British company has been ordered to <A HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6423113.stm">pay damages for sending spam.</A>

Gordon Dick took Transcom to Edinburgh's Sheriff Court for sending an unwanted advertising email, which he claimed was a breach of anti-spam laws.

He was awarded 750-pounds in damages plus legal costs of 616.66-pounds through a "decree in absence" after Transcom did not appear in court.