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2013 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Article 17 - Trial in Superior Court.
Section 15-168 - Justification as defense to libel.
NC Gen Stat § 15-168 (2013) What's This?
15-168. Justification as defense to libel.
Every defendant who is charged by indictment with the publication of a libel may prove on the trial for the same the truth of the facts alleged in the indictment; and if it shall appear to the satisfaction of the jury that the facts are true, the defendant shall be acquitted of the charge. (R.C., c. 35, s. 26; Code, s. 1195; Rev., s. 3267; C.S., s. 4638.)
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