Libel and Slander

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Section
51-5-1

Libel Defined; Publication Prerequisite to Recovery

Section
51-5-2

Newspaper Libel Defined; Publication Prerequisite to Recovery

Section
51-5-3

What Constitutes Publication of Libel

Section
51-5-4

Slander Defined; When Special Damage Required; When Damage Inferred

Section
51-5-5

Inference of Malice; Rebuttal Thereof; Effect of Rebuttal

Section
51-5-6

Truth as Justification

Section
51-5-7

Privileged Communications

Section
51-5-8

Absolute Privilege of Allegations in Pleadings

Section
51-5-9

Right of Action for Malicious Use of Privilege

Section
51-5-10

Liability for Defamatory Statements in Visual or Sound Broadcast; Damages

Section
51-5-11

Admissibility of Evidence in Libel Action Concerning Correction and Retraction; Effect Thereof on Damages

Section
51-5-12

Admissibility of Evidence in Defamation Action Concerning Correction and Retraction; Effect on Damages