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R.S.M. 1987, c. D20

The Defamation Act

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Table of Contents

1 Definitions.
2 Presumption of damage.
3 Allegations of plaintiff.
4 Apology in mitigation of damages.
5 Payment into court by way of amends.
6 General or special verdict.
7 Consolidation of actions for same defamation.
8 Assessment and apportionment of damages and costs.
(2) Apportionment.
9 Publication of opinions expressed by other.
(2) Duty to inquire.
10 Certain reports and other publications privileged.
(2) Further privilege.
(3) Application of section.
(4) Where subsecs. (1) and (2) not applicable.
(5) Existing privileges not limited.
11 Reports of proceedings in court privileged.
(2) Where subsec. (1) not applicable.
12 Application of secs. 10 and 11.
13 Application of sections 14 to 18.
14 Notice of action.
(2) Service of notice.
15 Place of trial.
16 Evidence in mitigation of damages.
(2) Mitigation.
17 When plaintiff to recover special damage only.
(2) Retraction in case of candidate.
18 Non-application of secs. 14 and 17.
(2) Production of evidence.
(3) Where secs. 14 & 17 not applicable.
19 Libel of race or creed.
(2) Persons liable.
(3) Meaning of "publication".
(4) One action only.
20 Construction.