BlackletterCalifornia law

Civil Code § 44

PART 2. PERSONAL RIGHTS

Current as of September 28, 2026Civ. Code, § 44Official source ↗

Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 676, Sec. 39.

Defamation is effected by either of the following:

(a) Libel.

(b) Slander.