N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15-168

Current through Session Law 2023-151

Section 15-168 - Justification as defense to libel

Every defendant who is charged by indictment with the publication of a libel may prove on the trial for the same the truth of the facts alleged in the indictment; and if it shall appear to the satisfaction of the jury that the facts are true, the defendant shall be acquitted of the charge.

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15-168

R.C., c. 35, s. 26; Code, s. 1195; Rev., s. 3267; C.S., s. 4638.