Iowa Statutes
§ 659.6 — Proof of malice
Iowa § 659.6
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Bluebook
Iowa Code § 659.6 (2026).
Text
In actions for slander or libel, an unproved allegation of the truth of the matter charged
shall not be deemed proof of malice, unless the jury on the whole case finds that such defense
was made with malicious intent.
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Legislative History
[R60, §2929; C73, §2682; C97, §3593; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §12416; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71,
73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §659.6]
Nearby Sections
15
§ 659.1
Pleading§ 659.6
Proof of malice§ 659A.1
Short title§ 659A.2
Definitions§ 659A.3
Civil action§ 659A.4
Exceptions to liability§ 659A.5
Plaintiff’s privacy§ 659A.6
Remedies§ 659A.7
Statute of limitations§ 659A.8
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