New Jersey § 2a:43-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:43-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:43-2.
The defendant, in an action for libel against the owner, manager, editor, publisher
or reporter of any newspaper, magazine, periodical, serial or other publication in
this state, may give proof of intention; and plaintiff, unless he shall prove either
malice in fact or that defendant, after having been requested by plaintiff in writing
to retract the libelous charge in as public a manner as that in which it was made,
failed to do so within a reasonable time, shall recover only his actual damage proved
and specially alleged in the complaint.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:43-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:43-2 cover?
Section 2a:43-2 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 2a:43-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:43-2" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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