California CodesCivil Code - CIVDivision 1 — PersonsPart 2 — Personal RightsSection 45
Libel is a false and unprivileged publication by writing, printing, picture, effigy, or other fixed representation to the eye, which exposes any person to hatred, contempt, ridicule, or obloquy, or which causes him to be shunned or avoided, or which has a tendency to injure him in his occupation.
Notes
Defines libel as a false and unprivileged publication by writing, printing, picture, effigy, or other fixed visual representation that exposes a person to hatred, contempt, ridicule, or obloquy, causes the person to be shunned or avoided, or tends to injure the person in their occupation.
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