Kansas Const. art. Bill of Rights, § 11

Kansas Constitution

Article Bill of Rights, § 11 — Liberty of press and speech; libel

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Kan. Const. art. Bill of Rights, § 11.

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The liberty of the press shall be inviolate; and all persons may freely speak, write or publish their sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of such rights; and in all civil or criminal actions for libel, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury, and if it shall appear that the alleged libelous matter was published for justifiable ends, the accused party shall be acquitted.

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The liberty of the press shall be inviolate; and all persons may freely speak, write or publish their sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of such rights; and in all civil or criminal actions for libel, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury, and if it shall appear that the alleged libelous matter was published for justifiable ends, the accused party shall be acquitted.

History

Adopted by convention, July 29, 1859; ratified by electors, October 4, 1859; L. 1861, p. 48.