Colorado Statutes
§ 13-25-125 — Justification - pleaded and proved
In an action for libel or
slander, the defendant, in his answer, may allege both the truth of the matter
charged as defamatory and any mitigating circumstances to reduce the amount of
damages; and, whether he proves the justification or not, he may give in evidence
the mitigating circumstances.
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Legislative History
Source: L. 1887: p. 114, � 69. Code 08: � 75. Code 21: � 75. Code 35: � 75. CRS 53: � 52-1-26. C.R.S. 1963: � 52-1-26.
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