In awarding damages under this chapter, the court shall consider the market value of the crop, animal, or organism prior to damage or destruction, and production, research, testing, replacement, and development costs directly related to the crop, animal, or organism that has been damaged or destroyed as part of the value.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-60-2

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

Source: SL 2001, ch 110, § 2.

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