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.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 20 - Personal Rights and Obligations
Chapter 11 - Liability For Defamation
Section 20-11-1 - Obligation to refrain from defamation.
Section 20-11-2 - Classes of defamation.
Section 20-11-3 - Libel defined.
Section 20-11-4 - Slander defined.
Section 20-11-5 - Privileged communications--Malice not inferred from publication.
Section 20-11-6 - Radio and television stations not liable if due care exercised.
Section 20-11-8 - Newspaper retraction as rebuttal of presumption of malice.