In an action of slander or libel, if a retraction as provided in Section 6-5-184 shall be published in such medium within 10 days of the date of the publication, then the plaintiff in such case shall recover only actual damages.
Alabama Legal Code
Section 6-5-185 - Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - When Only Actual Damages Recoverable
Source: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=6-5-185· Version 2026