Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231 § 92

Current through Chapter 231 of the 2024

Section 231:92 - Truth as justification for libel

The defendant in an action for writing or for publishing a libel may introduce in evidence the truth of the matter contained in the publication charged as libellous; and the truth shall be a justification unless actual malice is proved.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, § 92