South Dakota Codified Laws 32-37-4. Violation not considered negligence or assumption of risk–Evidence inadmissible
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Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter is not considered as contributory negligence, comparative negligence, or assumption of the risk and is not admissible as evidence in the trial of any civil action.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 32-37-4
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Source: SL 1984, ch 235, § 4.