Nebraska Statutes 25-839. Libel or slander; how sufficiently pleaded; burden of proof
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In an action for a libel or slander it shall be sufficient to state, generally, that the defamatory matter was published or spoken of the plaintiff, and if the allegation be denied, the plaintiff must prove on the trial the facts, showing that the defamatory matter was published or spoken of him.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 25-839
- Action: shall include any proceeding in any court of this state. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Allegation: something that someone says happened.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.