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Justia › U.S. Law › U.S. Codes and Statutes › Ohio Revised Code › 2017 Ohio Revised Code › Title [27] XXVII COURTS - GENERAL PROVISIONS - SPECIAL REMEDIES › Chapter 2739 - SLANDER; LIBEL
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2017 Ohio Revised Code
Title [27] XXVII COURTS - GENERAL PROVISIONS - SPECIAL REMEDIES
Chapter 2739 - SLANDER; LIBEL

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  • Section 2739.01 - Libel and slander.
  • Section 2739.02 - Defenses in actions for libel or slander.
  • Section 2739.03 - Conditions for liability of owners, licensees, or operators of radio and television stations.
  • Section 2739.04 - Disclosure of new source.
  • Section 2739.11 - Newspaper defined.
  • Section 2739.12 - Newspaper reporters not required to reveal source of information.
  • Section 2739.13 - Correction of false statement formerly published.
  • Section 2739.14 - Publishing corrected statements.
  • Section 2739.15 - Published statements shall be sworn to.
  • Section 2739.16 - Refusal or failure to publish.
  • Section 2739.17 - [Repealed].
  • Section 2739.18 - Prohibition against threats of publication to influence official action.
  • Section 2739.99 - Penalty.
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