California Statutes
§ 44. — 44. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 676, Sec. 39.)
California § 44.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 1.DIVISION 1. PERSONS
Part 2.PART 2. PERSONAL RIGHTS
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(a)Libel.
(b)Slander.
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 676, Sec. 39.
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