§ 15-168 - Justification as defense to libel.

NC Gen Stat § 15-168 (2019) (N/A)
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15-168. Justification as defense to libel.

Every defendant who is charged by indictment with the publication of a libel may prove on the trial for the same the truth of the facts alleged in the indictment; and if it shall appear to the satisfaction of the jury that the facts are true, the defendant shall be acquitted of the charge.