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§48.  Presumption of malice

Where a non-privileged defamatory publication or expression is false it is presumed to be malicious unless a justifiable motive for making it is shown.  

Where such a publication or expression is true, actual malice must be proved in order to convict the offender.  

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Louisiana > Rs > Title14 > Rs14-48

§48.  Presumption of malice

Where a non-privileged defamatory publication or expression is false it is presumed to be malicious unless a justifiable motive for making it is shown.  

Where such a publication or expression is true, actual malice must be proved in order to convict the offender.  


State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Louisiana > Rs > Title14 > Rs14-48

§48.  Presumption of malice

Where a non-privileged defamatory publication or expression is false it is presumed to be malicious unless a justifiable motive for making it is shown.  

Where such a publication or expression is true, actual malice must be proved in order to convict the offender.