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Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 303 (2026)

Libel or slander - Alleging publication concerning

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plaintiff. In an action for libel or slander, it shall be sufficient to state, generally, that the defamatory matter was published or spoken of the plaintiff; and if the allegation be denied, the plaintiff

must prove, on the trial, the facts, showing that the defamatory matter was published or spoken of him. R.L. 1910, § 4776.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1962–1995 · leading case: Fawcett Publications, Inc. v. Morris, 377 P.2d 42 (Okla. 1962).
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Fawcett Publications, Inc. v. Morris, 377 P.2d 42 (Okla. 1962). “) The statement just quoted is in harmony with 12 O.S.1961 §§ 303 and 1444, and the better reasoned decisions from this and other courts.”
Grove v. Morgan, 576 P.2d 1155 (Okla. 1978). “) “The statement just quoted is in harmony with 12 O.S.1961 §§ 303 and 1444, and the better reasoned decisions from this and other courts.”
Priddy v. State, 908 P.2d 808 (Okla. Crim. App. 1995). “While the provisions of 12 O.S.Supp.1992, § 303(B) may pass constitutional muster, the process is lacking when viewing the historical basis and formality required for a verification under oath.”
— Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 303(B) — 1 case
Priddy v. State, 908 P.2d 808 (Okla. Crim. App. 1995). “While the provisions of 12 O.S.Supp.1992, § 303(B) may pass constitutional muster, the process is lacking when viewing the historical basis and formality required for a verification under oath.”
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