42 Pa. C.S. § 8344

Current through P.A. Acts 2023-66

Section 8344 - Malice or negligence necessary to support award of damages

In all civil actions for libel, no damages shall be recovered unless it is established to the satisfaction of the jury, under the direction of the court as in other cases, that the publication has been maliciously or negligently made, but where malice or negligence appears such damages may be awarded as the jury shall deem proper.

42 Pa.C.S. § 8344

1976, July 9, P.L. 586, No. 142, § 2, effective 6/27/1978.