Mich. Comp. Laws § 19

Current through Public Act 171 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 19 - Libels, truth as defense

In all prosecutions for libels the truth may be given in evidence to the jury; and, if it appears to the jury that the matter charged as libelous is true and was published with good motives and for justifiable ends, the accused shall be acquitted.

MCL 19

Const. 1963, Art. I, § 19, Eff. 1/1/1964.