If the damages claimed exceed ten thousand dollars, the panel shall consist of five members. In that event, each party may select two members from the panel and the same selection process that is set forth regarding the threemember panel shall be followed.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-25B-14

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.

Source: SL 1976, ch 155, § 12; SL 1984, ch 160, § 3.