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Dog Bite Liability in South Dakota

Whether a dog owner in South Dakota is automatically liable for a bite, and the deadline to file a claim.

Short answer: Three years for an action for personal injury. Libel, slander, assault, battery and false imprisonment have a two-year deadline. S.D. Codified Laws §§ 15-2-14(3), 15-2-15(1)

Deadline to sue for an injuryThree years for an action for personal injury. Libel, slander, assault, battery and false imprisonment have a two-year deadline.

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What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in South Dakota?
Three years for an action for personal injury. Libel, slander, assault, battery and false imprisonment have a two-year deadline.

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