Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 461

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 461 - Alleging truth of matter charged as defamatory and mitigating circumstances

In any action within Section 460 or 460.5, the defendant may, in his answer, allege both the truth of the matter charged as defamatory, and any mitigating circumstances, to reduce the amount of damages. Whether he proves the justification or not, he may give in evidence the mitigating circumstances.

Ca. Civ. Proc. Code § 461

Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 594.