Oklahoma § 21-774 - Defenses in criminal libel action
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-774 — Defenses in criminal libel action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-774. Defenses in criminal libel action
In all criminal prosecutions or indictments for libel, the truth
thereof may be given in evidence to the jury, and if it be made to
appear by the defendant that the matter charged as libelous was
true, and in addition thereto was published with good motives, and
for justifiable ends, or was a privileged communication, the
defendant shall be acquitted.
R.L.1910, § 2383.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-774
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-774 cover?
Section 21-774 ("Defenses in criminal libel action") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 21-774?
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