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The period of limitation for filing a suit for damages for defamation is:

Article 75 prescribes one year for compensation for libel, running from publication. Article 76 likewise prescribes one year for slander, running when the words are spoken…

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The period of limitation for filing a suit for damages for defamation is:

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Article 75 prescribes one year for compensation for libel, running from publication. Article 76 likewise prescribes one year for slander, running when the words are spoken or, where actionable only on special damage, when that damage results. Both forms of the civil defamation claim therefore support one year.

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