An indictment for libel need not set forth any extrinsic facts to show the application of the defamatory matter charged in the indictment to the party libeled, but it shall be sufficient to charge generally that the same was published of or concerning him, and the fact that it was so published must be proved on the trial.
Structure Mississippi Code
§ 99-7-1. Indictment may charge offenses according to common law or statute
§ 99-7-3. Formal or technical words not necessary
§ 99-7-5. Allegations of time; want of perfect venue
§ 99-7-7. How instruments pleaded
§ 99-7-11. Concurrence of twelve grand jurors required for finding
§ 99-7-13. Secret record book; accused may be tried on copy made from record book
§ 99-7-15. Authority to inspect indictment limited to certain officers until arrest made
§ 99-7-17. Dilatory pleas; must be verified by oath
§ 99-7-19. Dilatory pleas; amendment of indictment or information
§ 99-7-21. Demurrers; when filed; amendment of indictment
§ 99-7-25. Amendment where name of unknown defendant is discovered