What is a bona fide defense pursuant to rule 12?

Question

I know it adds time to Answer, but what actually is a bona fide defense? I can't find an answer anywhere but I remember learning this in school.

Answer 1

It would depend on the basis of the action (for example, "Statute of Frauds" isn't a bona fide defense against Slander), and depend on what the jurisdiction recognizes.  

Answer 2

bona fide  

ADJECTIVE:

Made or carried out in good faith; sincere: a bona fide offer.

Authentic; genuine: a bona fide Rembrandt. See Synonyms at authentic.

It means the truth as you believe it to be so. You will swear this to be true.

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Answer 3

I'm not a layman, but don't you think it would help to let us know whose Rule 12 (which jurisdiction's) you're referring to?