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Code · Kentucky · Chapter 411 — Rights of action and survival of actions

411.045 Defenses allowed in action for libel or slander.

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In the actions for libel or slander, the defendant may state the truth of the alleged libel or slander, and any mitigating circumstances; and, whether he prove the justification or not, he may prove the mitigating circumstances to reduce the amount of damages.
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