Sec. 2. In an action for libel or slander, the defendant may allege: (1) the truth of the matter charged as defamatory; and (2) mitigating circumstances to reduce the damages; and give either or both in evidence. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-5-2.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.10.
Truth; mitigating circumstances; evidence
Ind. Code § 34-15-1-2, under Pleadings in Actions for Libel or Slander.
Ind. Code § 34-15-1-2