name = "Atlas Commons research objects — civil statute-of-limitations deadlines for South Dakota"
description = "South Dakota's civil statute-of-limitations periods for 9 common causes of action, each as a recorded claim carrying the statute citation and URL so a consuming agent can verify it at the cited code — plus the single interpretive L5 boundary: these are the statutes as written, NOT any person's actual deadline (accrual, the discovery rule, tolling, and statutes of repose are fact-specific legal determinations). The atlas informs and routes to counsel; it never computes a deadline. Source: CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026). CC0."
license = "CC0-1.0"
jsonld = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/sd.jsonld"

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/sd/sol-defamation-libel-slander"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "South Dakota sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) (S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-15(3))"
text = "Under S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-15(3), the civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) in South Dakota is 2 years. Note: Same period for libel and slander.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/15-2-15"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/sd/sol-medical-malpractice"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "South Dakota sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice (S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14.1)"
text = "Under S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14.1, the civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice in South Dakota is 2 years. Note: Foreign-object exception applies; minors have additional time.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/15-2-14.1"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/sd/sol-personal-injury"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "South Dakota sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for personal injury (S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14(3))"
text = "Under S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14(3), the civil statute of limitations for personal injury in South Dakota is 3 years. Note: Special 1-year period for tort claims against State; 2 years for municipalities.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/15-2-14"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/sd/sol-product-liability"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "South Dakota sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for product liability (S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-12.2)"
text = "Under S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-12.2, the civil statute of limitations for product liability in South Dakota is 3 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Applies to manufacturers, sellers, and lessors.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/15-2-12.2"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/sd/sol-wrongful-death"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "South Dakota sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for wrongful death (S.D. Codified Laws § 21-5-3)"
text = "Under S.D. Codified Laws § 21-5-3, the civil statute of limitations for wrongful death in South Dakota is 3 years. Note: No discovery rule for wrongful-death claims.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/21-5-3"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/sd/sol-contract-oral"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "South Dakota sets a 6 years civil statute of limitations for contract oral (S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(1))"
text = "Under S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(1), the civil statute of limitations for contract oral in South Dakota is 6 years. Note: Statute covers express or implied contracts and liabilities.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/15-2-13"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/sd/sol-contract-written"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "South Dakota sets a 6 years civil statute of limitations for contract written (S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(1))"
text = "Under S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(1), the civil statute of limitations for contract written in South Dakota is 6 years. Note: Same 6-year period for written and oral contracts.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/15-2-13"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/sd/sol-fraud"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "South Dakota sets a 6 years civil statute of limitations for fraud (S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(6))"
text = "Under S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(6), the civil statute of limitations for fraud in South Dakota is 6 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Discovery rule built into the statute.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/15-2-13"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/sd/sol-property-damage"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "South Dakota sets a 6 years civil statute of limitations for property damage (S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(2))"
text = "Under S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(2), the civil statute of limitations for property damage in South Dakota is 6 years. Note: Action for taking/detaining/injuring goods or chattels.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/15-2-13"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/sd/sol-boundary"
warrant = "INTERPRETATION"
name = "Why these statute-of-limitations periods are NOT your deadline (the L5 boundary)"
text = "The periods above are the statutes South Dakota has on the books. They do NOT tell you YOUR deadline. When a claim \"accrues\" (starts the clock), whether the discovery rule, tolling, a minor/incapacity, or a statute of repose changes it, and which cause of action even applies, are fact-specific legal determinations. A missed deadline can permanently bar a claim. This atlas informs and routes — it is not legal advice and not a substitute for a licensed attorney. If you may have a claim, consult an attorney in South Dakota immediately; for free civil legal aid see this state's legal-aid page."
source = "Justice Atlas framing (over the statutes above)"
sourceUrl = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/"
falsifier = "occurred=FALSE (a framing/legal boundary, not an event) and adjudged=FALSE (the atlas's reading, not a court's ruling on any case) — the lowest-warrant claim. The period+citation claims above are recorded statutes (verifiable at the cited code); this boundary is the only interpretation."

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Defamation (libel / slander)"
Deadline = "2 years"
Statute = "S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-15(3)"
Notes = "Same period for libel and slander."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Medical malpractice"
Deadline = "2 years"
Statute = "S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14.1"
Notes = "Foreign-object exception applies; minors have additional time."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Personal injury"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14(3)"
Notes = "Special 1-year period for tort claims against State; 2 years for municipalities."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Product liability"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-12.2"
Notes = "discovery rule; Applies to manufacturers, sellers, and lessors."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Wrongful death"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "S.D. Codified Laws § 21-5-3"
Notes = "No discovery rule for wrongful-death claims."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract oral"
Deadline = "6 years"
Statute = "S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(1)"
Notes = "Statute covers express or implied contracts and liabilities."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract written"
Deadline = "6 years"
Statute = "S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(1)"
Notes = "Same 6-year period for written and oral contracts."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Fraud"
Deadline = "6 years"
Statute = "S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(6)"
Notes = "discovery rule; Discovery rule built into the statute."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Property damage"
Deadline = "6 years"
Statute = "S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(2)"
Notes = "Action for taking/detaining/injuring goods or chattels."
Warrant = "RECORDED"
