South Dakota Statutes
§ 20-11-1 — Obligation to refrain from defamation.
Every person is obligated to refrain from infringing upon the right of others not to be defamed.
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Legislative History
SDC 1939, § 47.0501.
Nearby Sections
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§ 20-1-1
Obligation defined.§ 20-1-2
Origin of obligations.§ 20-10-2
Acts constituting deceit.§ 20-10A-1
Definition of terms.§ 20-10A-2
Cause of action for damages.§ 20-10A-3
Liability for damages.§ 20-10A-4
Limitation on actions for damages.§ 20-11-2
Classes of defamation.