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# Ga. Const. Art. I, Sec. I, Para. VI. Libel.

A constitution provision shown as in force is in force as printed in the volume. A court decision can make a printed provision unenforceable without changing the volume, and the volume does not record that.

In all civil or criminal actions for libel, the truth may be given in evidence; and, if it shall appear to the trier of fact that the matter charged as libelous is true, the party shall be discharged.

## Cross References

Truth evidence in libel cases, § 51-5-6.

## Law Reviews

For comment, ‘‘You’ve Got Libel: How the Can-Spam Act Delivers Defamation Liability to Spam-Fighters and Why the First Amendment Should Delete the Problem,’’ see 58 Emory L.J. 1013 (2009).

## 1976 Constitution.

Art. I, Sec. I, Para. VIII.

## Alr.

State constitutional protection of allegedly defamatory statements regarding private individual, 33 ALR4th 212.

Defamation: designation as scab, 65 ALR4th 1000.