Code of Alabama
Chapter 5 - Actions.
Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander.

Section 6-5-180 - Import of Accusations of False Swearing or Commission of Crime. - Every accusation of false swearing presumptively imports a charge of...

Section 6-5-181 - Words Falsely Imputing Woman's Chastity Actionable. - Any words written, spoken, or printed of any woman falsely...

Section 6-5-182 - Libel or Slander - Burden of Proof. - In an action for libel or slander, the plaintiff must...

Section 6-5-183 - Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - Evidence of Truth or Circumstances. - In all actions of slander or libel, the truth of...

Section 6-5-184 - Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - Retraction. - The defendant in an action of slander or libel may...

Section 6-5-185 - Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - When Only Actual Damages Recoverable. - In an action of slander or libel, if a retraction...

Section 6-5-186 - Prerequisites to Recovery of Vindictive or Punitive Damages in Action for Libel. - Vindictive or punitive damages shall not be recovered in any...

Section 6-5-187 - Truth of Charges Against Public Persons May Be Proved. - In civil actions for the publication of papers investigating the...

Section 6-5-188 - Effect of Retraction and Tender of Money. - If the defendant, after or before an action is commenced,...

Section 6-5-189 - Effect of Tender of Money. - The receipt of money tendered before an action is commenced...