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O.C.G.A. § 51-5-1 Libel defined; publication prerequisite to recovery
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(a) A libel is a false and malicious defamation of another, expressed in print, writing, pictures, or signs, tending to injure the reputation of the person and exposing him to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule. (b) The publication of the libelous matter is essential to recover…
O.C.G.A. § 51-5-10 Liability for defamatory statements in visual or sound broadcast; damages
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(a) The owner, licensee, or operator of a visual or sound broadcasting station or network of stations and the agents or employees of any owner, licensee, or operator shall not be liable for any damages for any defamatory statement published or uttered in or as a part of a visual …
O.C.G.A. § 51-5-11 Admissibility of evidence in libel action concerning correction and retraction; effect thereof on damages
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(a) In any civil action for libel which charges the publication of an erroneous statement alleged to be libelous, it shall be relevant and competent evidence for either party to prove that the plaintiff requested retraction in writing at least seven days prior to the filing of th…
O.C.G.A. § 51-5-12 Admissibility of evidence in defamation action concerning correction and retraction; effect on damages
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(a) In any civil action for a defamatory statement which charges the visual or sound broadcast of an erroneous statement alleged to be defamatory, it shall be relevant and competent evidence for either party to prove that the plaintiff requested retraction or omitted to request r…