2011 California Code
Civil Code
DIVISION 1. PERSONS [38 - 86]
PART 2. PERSONAL RIGHTS
Section 44


CA Civ Code § 44 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

Defamation is effected by either of the following:

(a) Libel.

(b) Slander.

(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 676, Sec. 39.)

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