Georgia Commons

Title 51. TORTS

Chapter 5. LIBEL AND SLANDER

12 sections · 51-5-1 to 51-5-12

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