Pennsylvania's Single Publication Limitation law prevents multiple lawsuits for damages arising from a single publication, such as a newspaper or broadcast. It also states that a judgment in one jurisdiction bars subsequent claims based on the same publication. Additionally, the law provides a defense of justification in libel cases if the publication is true, proper for public info, and not malicious or negligent.
It limits a person to one damages claim for a single publication, preventing multiple lawsuits for the same publication or broadcast.
Yes, a judgment on the merits in one jurisdiction bars any other damages claims based on the same publication against the same defendant.
A publication that is substantially true, proper for public information, and not malicious or negligent can serve as a complete defense.
No, the law restricts damages claims to a single cause of action for each publication or broadcast.