South Dakota Codified Laws 34-12D-25. Cause of action for compensatory and punitive damages for assisting suicide
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Any person given standing by subdivision 34-12D-24(1) or (2) or the person who would have committed suicide, in the case of an attempt, may maintain a cause of action against any person who violates or attempts to violate § 22-16-37 for compensatory damages and punitive damages. An action under this section may be brought whether or not the plaintiff had prior knowledge of the violation or attempt.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-12D-25
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
Source: SDCL § 22-16-37.3; SL 2005, ch 120, § 170.