{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-20-11-2","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 20-11-2","heading":"Classes of defamation.","body":"Defamation is effected by:\n(1) Libel; or\n(2) Slander.","path":["TITLE 20. PERSONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS","CHAPTER 20-11. LIABILITY FOR DEFAMATION"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/20-11-2","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:56Z","sha256":"6600e1f715cc962b143c9014b518d95ab9b8fa27adc739b32ac6da59bbcfde5b","source_id":"us-sd","stale":false,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-20-11-1","next":"us-sd/sdcl-20-11-3"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}