2005 Vermont Code - § 6560. — Truth as defense in prosecution for libel or defamation
§ 6560. Truth as defense in prosecution for libel or defamation
If a person is prosecuted by information or indictment for uttering and publishing a libel or for defaming the civil authority of the state, under a plea of not guilty, he may give evidence as to the truth of the words contained in such supposed libel, as set forth in the information or indictment. If he proves their truth to the satisfaction of the jury, it shall find the respondent not guilty in its verdict.
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