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2012 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 1 — Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963
CONSTITUTION OF MICHIGAN OF 1963 — STATE CONSTITUTION (Article I § 1 - § 0)
CONSTITUTION-I — ARTICLE I DECLARATION OF RIGHTS (Article I § 1...§ 27)
Article I § 19 — Libels, truth as defense.


STATE CONSTITUTION (EXCERPT)
CONSTITUTION OF MICHIGAN OF 1963

§ 19 Libels, truth as defense.

Sec. 19.

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.


History: Const. 1963, Art. I, § 19, Eff. Jan 1. 1964
Former Constitution: See Const. 1908, Art. II, § 18.


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