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Iowa · Through Iowa Code 2026 edition

Iowa Code § 659.6: Proof of malice.

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  1. Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES (Ch. 595 - 686D)
  2. Chapter 659 - LIBEL AND SLANDER

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 finds that such defense was made with malicious intent.

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