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RCW 7.96.010 Intent.
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Since the United States supreme court recognized the First Amendment limitations on the common law tort of defamation and defamation-like torts, courts have struggled to achieve a balance between constitutionally protected guarantees of free expression and the need to protect cit…
RCW 7.96.020 Definition of "person."
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The definition in this section applies throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. "Person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, joint venture, or other legal or commercial entity. The term does not …
RCW 7.96.030 Scope.
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(1) This chapter applies to any claim for relief, however characterized, for damages arising out of harm caused by the false content of a publication that is published on or after July 28, 2013. (2) This chapter applies to all publications, including writings, broadcasts, oral co…
RCW 7.96.040 Request for correction or clarification.
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(1) A person may maintain an action for defamation or another claim covered by this chapter only if: (a) The person has made a timely and adequate request for correction or clarification from the defendant; or (b) The defendant has made a correction or clarification. (2) A reques…