DIVISION 1. PERSONS 38-86›PART 2. PERSONAL RIGHTS 43-53.7

§ 44

California Civil Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California

Defamation is effected by either of the following:

(a) Libel.

(b) Slander.

(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 676, Sec. 39.)

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