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The 2001 Florida Statutes

Title XLV
Torts
Chapter 770
Civil Actions For Libel
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Chapter 770, Florida Statutes 2001

CHAPTER 770

CIVIL ACTIONS FOR LIBEL

770.01  Notice condition precedent to action or prosecution for libel or slander.

770.02  Correction, apology, or retraction by newspaper or broadcast station.

770.03  Civil liability of broadcasting stations.

770.04  Civil liability of radio or television broadcasting stations; care to prevent publication or utterance required.

770.05  Limitation of choice of venue.

770.06  Adverse judgment in any jurisdiction a bar to additional action.

770.07  Cause of action, time of accrual.

770.08  Limitation on recovery of damages.