Statutes > South Dakota Statutes > Title 20 - PERSONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS > Chapter 11 - Liability For Defamation > Section 20-11-2 - Classes of defamation.

Section 20-11-2 - Classes of defamation.

20-11-2. Classes of defamation. Defamation is effected by:
(1) Libel; or
(2) Slander.

Source: CivC 1877, § 28; CL 1887, § 2527; RCivC 1903, § 28; RC 1919, § 94; SDC 1939, § 47.0502.