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Section 6-5-183 - Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - Evidence of Truth or Circumstances — Alabama Law | CourtGPT
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Section 6-5-183 - Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - Evidence of Truth or Circumstances

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In all actions of slander or libel, the truth of the words spoken or written or the circumstances under which they were spoken or written may be given in evidence under a general denial in mitigation of the damages.

Source: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=6-5-183· Version 2026