659.6 Proof of malice.
In actions for slander or libel, an unproved allegation of the truth of the matter charged shall not be deemed proof of malice, unless the jury on the whole case finds that such defense was made with malicious intent.
[R60, §2929; C73, §2682; C97, §3593; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §12416; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §659.6]
Structure Iowa Code
Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
Chapter 659 - LIBEL AND SLANDER
Section 659.2 - Libel — retraction — actual damages.
Section 659.3 - Retraction — actual, special, and exemplary damages.
Section 659.4 - Candidate — retraction — time — imputing sexual misconduct.