Louisiana § RS 13:3602 - Pleading and proof of truth as justification for defamation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:3602 — Pleading and proof of truth as justification for defamation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:3602. Pleading and proof of truth as justification for defamation
Whenever any civil suit for slander, defamation, or for a libel, shall be instituted in any court of this state, it shall be lawful for the defendant to plead in justification the truth of the slanderous, defamatory or libelous words or matter, for the uttering or publishing of which he may be sued; and in the trial of the issue in such suit, to maintain and prove his plea by all legal evidence.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:3602
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:3602 cover?
Section RS 13:3602 ("Pleading and proof of truth as justification for defamation") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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