Idaho Code
Idaho Code § 18-4801 (2026)
Libel defined.
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Libel defined.
A libel is a malicious defamation, expressed either by writing, printing, or by signs or pictures, or the like, tending to blacken the memory of one who is dead, or to impeach the honesty, integrity, virtue or reputation, or publish the natural or alleged defects, of one who is alive, and thereby to expose him to public hatred, contempt or ridicule.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5
cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1965–2024 · leading case: Frese v. Formella, 53 F.4th 1 (1st Cir. 2022).
Frese v. Formella, 53 F.4th 1 (1st Cir. 2022). “And this is troubling because it underscores the simple truth that a criminal defamation law can be wielded, weaponized by a person who disagrees with whatever speech has been uttered.”
Bistline v. Eberle, 401 P.2d 555 (Idaho 1965). “I.C. § 18-4801; Gough v. Tribune-Journal Co.”
Summers v. City of McCall, 84 F. Supp. 3d 1126 (D. Idaho 2015). “” Idaho Code 18-4801; see also Black’s Law Dictionary, 9th Ed.”
Richard Nichols v. John Kanaley (Idaho Ct. App. 2017). “The complaint alleged claims for defamation, trade libel/commercial disparagement, tortious interference with a business relationship, interference with a prospective economic advantage, conspiracy among the respondents to commit those torts, violation of the Idaho Unfair Sales…”
Quinlin v. Garrett (Idaho Ct. App. 2024). “Quinlin filed a complaint in the district court against the Garretts, Spriggs, and Considine alleging six claims: (1) perjury, Idaho Code § 18-5401 ; (2) libel, I.C. §§ 18-4801, -4802; (3) conspiracy, I.”
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