South Dakota Laws > Title 20 South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 20 – Personal Rights and Obligations Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates | Other versions Sections Chapter 1 The Nature of Obligations 20-1-1 – 20-1-5 Chapter 2 Conditional Obligations 20-2-1 – 20-2-5 Chapter 3 Alternative Obligations 20-3-1 – 20-3-3 Chapter 4 Performance of Obligations 20-4-1 – 20-4-8 Chapter 5 Offer of Performance of Obligations 20-5-1 – 20-5-18 Chapter 6 Excuses for Want of Performance 20-6-1 – 20-6-6 Chapter 7 Accord and Satisfaction, Novation and Release of Obligations 20-7-1 – 20-7-11 Chapter 8 Restoration of Things Improperly Obtained 20-8-1 Chapter 9 Liability for Torts 20-9-1 – 20-9-57 Chapter 10 Liability for Deceit 20-10-1 – 20-10-2 Chapter 10A Liability for Disparagement of Agricultural Food Products 20-10A-1 – 20-10A-3 Chapter 11 Liability for Defamation 20-11-1 – 20-11-7 Chapter 11A Powers and Obligations of Persons of Unsound Mind 20-11A-1 – 20-11A-4 Chapter 12 Municipal and County Protection of Human Rights 20-12-4 – 20-12-8 Chapter 13 Human Rights 20-13-1 – 20-13-56 Chapter 15 Accessibility Law Violations 20-15-1 – 20-15-7 Ask a litigation question, get an answer ASAP!Thousands of highly rated, verified litigation lawyers.Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.