Indiana Statutes
§ 34-15-1-2 — Truth; mitigating circumstances; evidence
Indiana·Title 34 CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE·Art. 15 CAUSES OF ACTION: DEFAMATION, LIBEL,·Ch. 1 Pleadings in Actions for Libel or Slander
In an action for libel or slander, the defendant may allege:
(1)the truth of the matter charged as defamatory; and
(2)mitigating circumstances to reduce the damages;
and give either or both in evidence.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-5-2.]
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.10.
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