§ 21-3-1 General measure of damages for breach of noncontractual obligation–Foreseeability not required
§ 21-3-2 Punitive damages in discretion of jury
§ 21-3-3 Presumed damages for wrongful conversion of personal property–Presumptions conclusive when possession wrongful from beginning
§ 21-3-4 Lien holder’s damages for conversion of personal property
§ 21-3-5 General measure of damages for wrongful occupation of real property
§ 21-3-6 Treble damages for forcible exclusion from real property
§ 21-3-7 Double damages for failure of tenant to give up premises after notice of intention
§ 21-3-8 Double damages for holding over by tenant after expiration of term and notice to quit
§ 21-3-9 Measure of damages for holding over real property by conservator, trustee, or life tenant
§ 21-3-10 Damages for wrongful injury to trees and plants
§ 21-3-11 Limitation on damages for medical malpractice
§ 21-3-12 Evidence of special damages insurance from certain collateral sources admissible in personal injury actions for health care malpractice
§ 21-3-13 Limitation of damages recoverable for injury or death of rodeo contestant
§ 21-3-14 Local law where personal injury occurs determines survival of claim
§ 21-3-15 Limitation of damages recoverable for injury or death resulting from negligence of child welfare agency
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 21 > Chapter 3 - Damages for Torts

  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.