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2011 California Code
Civil Code
DIVISION 1. PERSONS [38 - 86]
PART 2. PERSONAL RIGHTS
Section 45


CA Civ Code § 45 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

Libel is a false and unprivileged publication by writing, printing, picture, effigy, or other fixed representation to the eye, which exposes any person to hatred, contempt, ridicule, or obloquy, or which causes him to be shunned or avoided, or which has a tendency to injure him in his occupation.

(Enacted 1872.)

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