S.D. Codified Laws § 20-11-2 : — PERSONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSLIABILITY FOR DEFAMATION —11-2 - Classes of defamation

Defamation is effected by:

(1) Libel; or

(2) Slander.

SDCL 20-11-2

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