Indiana Statutes
§ 34-15-1-2 — Truth; mitigating circumstances; evidence
Indiana § 34-15-1-2
JurisdictionIndiana
Title 34CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Art. 15CAUSES OF ACTION: DEFAMATION, LIBEL,
Ch. 1Pleadings in Actions for Libel or Slander
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Ind. Code § 34-15-1-2 (2026).
Text
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.
Nearby Sections
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§ 34-10-1-2
Assignment of attorney§ 34-10-1-3
Filing of claim by an offender with three prior actions dismissed as
frivolous; exception§ 34-10-2-1
Application of chapter§ 34-10-2-2
Annulment of order§ 34-11-2-1
Employment related actions§ 34-11-2-10
Enforcement of child support obligations§ 34-11-2-10.5
Employment related action by volunteer firefighter or member of
volunteer emergency medical services association§ 34-11-2-11
Written contract actions§ 34-11-2-11.5
Recovery of certain costs§ 34-11-2-13
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