§ 304 Truth as defense in libel or slander-Mitigation
§ 304. Truth as defense in libel or slander--Mitigation
In the actions mentioned in the last section, [FN1] the defendant may allege the truth of the matter charged as defamatory, and may prove the same, and any mitigating circumstances, to reduce the amount of damages, or he may prove either.
[FN1] Title 12, § 303.