Idaho § 18-4801 - Libel defined
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-4801 — Libel defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-4801. Libel defined
A libel is a malicious defamation, expressed either by writing, printing, or by signs or pictures, or the like, tending to blacken the memory of one who is dead, or to impeach the honesty, integrity, virtue or reputation, or publish the natural or alleged defects, of one who is alive, and thereby to expose him to public hatred, contempt or ridicule.
[18-4801, added 1972, ch. 336, sec. 1, p. 944.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-4801
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-4801 cover?
Section 18-4801 ("Libel defined") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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