Sec. 2. In an action for libel or slander, the defendant may allege:
(1) the truth of the matter charged as defamatory; and
(2) mitigating circumstances to reduce the damages;
and give either or both in evidence.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-5-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.10.