In an action of slander or libel, if a retraction as provided in Section 6-5-184 shall be published in such medium within 10 days of the date of the publication, then the plaintiff in such case shall recover only actual damages.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 11 - Defamation, Libel and Slander.
Section 6-5-180 - Import of Accusations of False Swearing or Commission of Crime.
Section 6-5-181 - Words Falsely Imputing Woman's Chastity Actionable.
Section 6-5-182 - Libel or Slander - Burden of Proof.
Section 6-5-183 - Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - Evidence of Truth or Circumstances.
Section 6-5-184 - Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - Retraction.
Section 6-5-185 - Libel or Slander - Mitigation of Damages - When Only Actual Damages Recoverable.
Section 6-5-186 - Prerequisites to Recovery of Vindictive or Punitive Damages in Action for Libel.
Section 6-5-187 - Truth of Charges Against Public Persons May Be Proved.