Sec. 1. In an action for libel or slander, it is sufficient to state generally that the defamatory matter published or spoken was about the plaintiff. If the defendant denies the allegation, the plaintiff must prove at trial the facts showing that the defamatory matter was published or spoken about the plaintiff.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-5-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.10.