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U.S. State Codes
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Georgia
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Title 51 - Torts
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Chapter 5 - Libel and Slander
Chapter 5 - Libel and Slander
§ 51-5-1. Libel defined; publication prerequisite to recovery
§ 51-5-2. Newspaper libel defined; publication prerequisite to recovery
§ 51-5-3. What constitutes publication of libel
§ 51-5-4. Slander defined; when special damage required; when damage inferred
§ 51-5-5. Inference of malice; rebuttal thereof; effect of rebuttal
§ 51-5-6. Truth as justification
§ 51-5-7. Privileged communications
§ 51-5-8. Absolute privilege of allegations in pleadings
§ 51-5-9. Right of action for malicious use of privilege
§ 51-5-10. Liability for defamatory statements in visual or sound broadcast; damages
§ 51-5-11. Admissibility of evidence in libel action concerning correction and retraction; effect thereof on damages
§ 51-5-12. Admissibility of evidence in defamation action concerning correction and retraction; effect on damages