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Defamation, Libel and Slander

Ala. Code § 6-5-180— Import of Accusations of False Swearing or Commission of Crime.
Ala. Code § 6-5-181— Words Falsely Imputing Woman’s Chastity Actionable.
Ala. Code § 6-5-182— Libel or Slander - Burden of Proof.
Ala. Code § 6-5-183— Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - Evidence of Truth or Circumstances.
Ala. Code § 6-5-184— Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - Retraction.
Ala. Code § 6-5-185— Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - When Only Actual Damages Recoverable.
Ala. Code § 6-5-186— Prerequisites to Recovery of Vindictive or Punitive Damages in Action for Libel.
Ala. Code § 6-5-187— Truth of Charges Against Public Persons May Be Proved.
Ala. Code § 6-5-188— Effect of Retraction and Tender of Money.
Ala. Code § 6-5-189— Effect of Tender of Money.