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N.D.C.C. § 32-43-01 Definitions
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In this chapter: 1. "Defamatory" means tending to harm reputation. 2. "Economic loss" means special, pecuniary loss caused by a false and defamatory publication. 3. "Person" includes any legal or commercial entity. The term does not include a government or governmental subdivisio…
N.D.C.C. § 32-43-02 Scope
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This chapter applies to any claim for relief, however characterized, for damages arising out of defamation caused by the false content of a publication that is published on or after August 1, 1995. This chapter applies to all publications, including writings, broadcasts, oral com…
N.D.C.C. § 32-43-03 Request for correction or clarification
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1. A person may maintain an action for defamation only if the person has made a timely and adequate request for correction or clarification from the defendant or the defendant has made a correction or clarification. 2. A request for correction or clarification is timely if made w…
N.D.C.C. § 32-43-04 Disclosure of evidence of falsity
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A person who has been requested to make a correction or clarification may ask the requester to disclose reasonably available information material to the falsity of the allegedly defamatory statement. If a correction or clarification is not made, a person who unreasonably fails to…