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Chapter 52 - Defamation

43.5201 Defamation.

Defamation is effected by: (1) libel which is…

43.5202 Privileged publication.

A privileged publication is one made: (1) in…

43.5203 Radio station and television facility-Liability.

(a) No person, firm, or corporation owning or…

43.5204 Media management to be given opportunity to publish correction prior to action for libel or slander.

(a) Before any civil action may be commenced…

43.5205 Content of correction.

To the extent that the true facts are, with r…

43.5206 Extent to which a correction is a defense upon trial.

If it appears upon trial that the publication…

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