§ 833 Province of jury in libel case.

In a libel case that goes to trial, the jury decides the facts just like they would in any other criminal case. The judge explains the law that applies, but it's up to the jury to look at the evidence and decide what actually happened.

This means the jury isn't limited to just deciding narrow, technical questions. They weigh the evidence, judge the credibility of witnesses, and reach a verdict based on the facts presented, following the legal instructions the judge gives them. Libel cases don't get special treatment here. The normal jury process applies just as it would for any other criminal charge.