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§ 6-5-182 — Libel or Slander - Burden of Proof

Alabama·Title 6 Civil Practice·Ch. 5 Actions·Art. 11 Defamation, Libel and Slander
In an action for libel or slander, the plaintiff must prove, unless it shall be admitted by the defendant, the facts showing that the alleged defamatory matter was published or spoken of the plaintiff.

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Related

Hayes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
953 F. Supp. 1334 (M.D. Alabama, 1996)
5 case citations

Legislative History

(Code 1923, §7357; Code 1940, T. 7, §910.)

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