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Article 19Special Provisions for Defamation

第十九条(名誉又は信用の毀損の特例)

Notwithstanding Article 17, the formation and effect of a claim arising from a tort of defamation of others is governed by the law of the victim's habitual residence (in cases where the victim is a juridical person or any other association or foundation, the law of its principal place of business).

第十七条の規定にかかわらず、他人の名誉又は信用を毀損する不法行為によって生ずる債権の成立及び効力は、被害者の常居所地法(被害者が法人その他の社団又は財団である場合にあっては、その主たる事業所の所在地の法)による。

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