411.045 Defenses allowed in action for libel or slander
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411.045 Defenses allowed in action for libel or slander.
In the actions for libel or slander, the defendant may state the truth of the alleged libel or
slander, and any mitigating circumstances; and, whether he prove the justification or not,
he may prove the mitigating circumstances to reduce the amount of damages.
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