Michigan § Article I § 19 - Libels, truth as defense.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § Article I § 19 — Libels, truth as defense., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ Article I § 19. Libels, truth as defense.
In all prosecutions for libels the truth may be given in evidence to the jury; and, if it appears to the jury that the matter charged as libelous is true and was published with good motives and for justifiable ends, the accused shall be acquitted.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § Article I § 19
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § Article I § 19 cover?
Section Article I § 19 ("Libels, truth as defense.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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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