South Dakota Codified Laws 16-19-34. Deceit and collusion as grounds for disbarment–Treble damages
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An attorney who is guilty of deceit or collusion, or consents thereto, with intent to deceive a court or judge, or party to an action or proceeding, is subject to discipline, and shall forfeit to the injured party treble damages to be recovered in a civil action.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 16-19-34
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Source: PolC 1877, ch 18, § 5; CL 1887, § 466; RPolC 1903, § 698; RC 1919, § 5272; Supreme Court Rule 18, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 32.1210; SDCL § 16-19-3; SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-19), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.