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2017 Ohio Revised Code
Title [27] XXVII COURTS - GENERAL PROVISIONS - SPECIAL REMEDIES
Chapter 2739 - SLANDER; LIBEL
Section 2739.01 - Libel and slander.
Universal Citation: Ohio Rev Code § 2739.01 (2017)
In an action for a libel or slander, it is sufficient to state, generally, that the defamatory matter was published or spoken of the plaintiff. If the allegation is denied, the plaintiff must prove the facts, showing that the defamatory matter was published or spoken of him. In such action it is not necessary to set out any obscene word, but it is sufficient to state its import.
Effective Date: 10-01-1953 .
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