1. (1) A communication made to a person interested in the communication by one who is also interested, or who stands in a relation to the former as to afford a reasonable ground for supposing his motive innocent, is not presumed to be malicious, and is a privileged communication.
2. (2) Libelous remarks or comments connected with a matter privileged by Subsection (1) receive no privilege by reason of the libelous remarks or comments being so connected.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session