History. Code 1981, § 51-5-12 , enacted by Ga. L. 1989, p. 408, § 1.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1989, “conspicuous” was substituted for “conspicious” in subparagraph (b)(1)(B).
Law reviews.
For note on 1989 enactment of this Code section, see 6 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 330 (1989).
Structure Georgia Code
§ 51-5-1. Libel Defined; Publication Prerequisite to Recovery
§ 51-5-2. Newspaper Libel Defined; Publication Prerequisite to Recovery
§ 51-5-3. What Constitutes Publication of Libel
§ 51-5-4. Slander Defined; When Special Damage Required; When Damage Inferred
§ 51-5-5. Inference of Malice; Rebuttal Thereof; Effect of Rebuttal
§ 51-5-6. Truth as Justification
§ 51-5-7. Privileged Communications
§ 51-5-8. Absolute Privilege of Allegations in Pleadings
§ 51-5-9. Right of Action for Malicious Use of Privilege
§ 51-5-10. Liability for Defamatory Statements in Visual or Sound Broadcast; Damages