One who willfully deceives another, with intent to induce him to alter his position to his injury or risk, is liable for any damage which he thereby suffers.

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Source: CivC 1877, § 974; CL 1887, § 3598; RCivC 1903, § 1292; RC 1919, § 796; SDC 1939, § 47.0401.