Wash. Rev. Code § 4.36.130

Current through Chapters 1-163 and 165-376 of the 2024 Regular Session

Section 4.36.130 - Answer in justification and mitigation

In an action mentioned in RCW 4.36.120, the defendant may, in his or her answer, allege both the truth of the matter charged as defamatory, and any mitigating circumstances to reduce the amount of damages; and whether he or she proves the justification or not, he or she may give in evidence the mitigating circumstances.

RCW 4.36.130

Amended by 2011 c 336,§ 106, eff. 7/22/2011.

Code 1881 § 100; 1877 p 22 § 100; 1854 p 143 § 62; RRS § 293.