659.6 Proof of malice. In actions for slander or libel, an unproved allegation of the truth of the matter charged shall not be deemed proof of malice, unless the jury on the whole case finds that such defensewas made with malicious intent. [R60, §2929; C73, §2682; C97, §3593; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §12416; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §659.6] Sat Dec 23 12:23:03 2023 Iowa Code 2024, Section 659.6 (15, 0)
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