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Description and Holding Information
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House. Act relating to prosecutions for libel … 1827
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SEE ALSO 51693 H.R, No. 35 An Act relating to prosecutions for libel and to pleadings in actions for libel and slander, 1827. During a trial for writing and publishing libel, truth could be a defense, but only if the writing was published for "good motive and justifiable ends." The jury determined if the publishing was malicious. (Digitized from a microfilm copy of title originally held by the Massachusetts State Library).
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Title:
An act, relating to prosecutions for libel, and to pleadings in actions for libel and slander.
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OCLC Number:
1373954997
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Available Volumes
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Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
Vol. 1 | | Yes | No |
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