Mi. Const. art. I, § 19
Mich. Const. art. I, § 19
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Libels,truthasdefense. Sec.19.Inallprosecutionsforlibelsthetruthmaybegiveninevidencetothejury;and,if itappearstothejurythatthematterchargedaslibelousistrueandwaspublishedwithgood motivesandforjustifiableends,theaccusedshallbeacquitted. History: Const.1963,Art.I,§19,Eff.Jan1.1964. FormerConstitution: SeeConst.1908,Art.II,§18.