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2739.01 Libel and slander.


In an action for a libel or slander, it is sufficient to state, generally, that the defamatory matter was published or spoken of the plaintiff. If the allegation is denied, the plaintiff must prove the facts, showing that the defamatory matter was published or spoken of him. In such action it is not necessary to set out any obscene word, but it is sufficient to state its import.

Effective Date: 10-01-1953 .

If you have proof, then it isn't Libel. For defamation to be brought against you, the statements have to be both harmful AND untrue. If they are harmful, but true, then no defamation took place.

great examples here involving a goat.

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