Illinois Compiled Statutes 740 ILCS 145/3 – In actions for slander or libel, an unproved allegation of the truth …
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 740 ILCS 145/3
- Allegation: something that someone says happened.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
In actions for slander or libel, an unproved allegation of the truth of the matter charged shall not be deemed proof of malice, unless the jury, on the whole case, find that such defense was made with malicious intent. And it shall be competent for the defendant to establish the truth of the matter charged by a preponderance of testimony.