South Dakota Constitution
Article VI, § 5 — Freedom of speech -- Truth as defense -- Jury trial
South Dakota Const. art. VI, § 5
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S.D. Const. art. VI, § 5.
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Every person may freely speak, write and publish on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right. In all trials for libel, both civil and criminal, the truth, when published with good motives and for justifiable ends, shall be a sufficient defense. The jury shall have the right to determine the fact and the law under the direction of the court.
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