South Dakota Codified Laws 22-24A-13. Statute of limitations

Any action for damages under §§ 22-19A-1, 22-24A-1 to 22-24A-20, inclusive, 22-24B-1, 22-49-1 to 22-49-3, inclusive, 23A-27-14.1, and 43-43B-1 to 43-43B-3, inclusive, shall be commenced within six years of the time the plaintiff knew, or had reason to know, of any injury caused by violations of §§ 22-19A-1, 22-24A-1 to 22-24A-20, inclusive, 22-24B-1, 22-49-1 to 22-49-3, inclusive, 23A-27-14.1, and 43-43B-1 to 43-43B-3, inclusive. The knowledge of a parent, guardian, or custodian may not be imputed to the minor.

For a plaintiff, the statute of limitations under this section is tolled while any potential plaintiff is incapacitated by minority.

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Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.

Source: SL 2002, ch 109, § 20; SDCL § 22-22-24.13; SL 2005, ch 120, § 407; SL 2014, ch 109, § 25.