§ 40-28-1 Permitting adult male animal to run at large as petty offense
§ 40-28-2 Castration lawful for adult male animal running at large–Liability for unauthorizedcastration
§ 40-28-3 Running at large defined
§ 40-28-4 Liability for trespass by livestock–Exception where fence inadequate
§ 40-28-5 Trespass liability not applicable to unfenced lands within national forests
§ 40-28-6 Notice to livestock owner of injury from trespass
§ 40-28-7 Retention of trespassing livestock until damages paid
§ 40-28-8 Notice to owner of seizure of trespassing animals
§ 40-28-9 Security given by owner for release of trespassing animals held for damages
§ 40-28-10 Livestock owner’s bond to be approved by sheriff–Release of animals–Sheriff’s fee
§ 40-28-11 Notice to sheriff when livestock owner fails to take up trespassing animals–Sheriffto take possession and care for animals
§ 40-28-12 Sheriff’s lien for expenses
§ 40-28-13 Unauthorized taking of animal from person with lawful possession as misdemeanor
§ 40-28-14 Recovery of animals from sheriff by giving bond and paying costs
§ 40-28-15 Foreclosure of lien by sheriff’s sale of animals–Service of notice on parties
§ 40-28-16 County reimbursement of sheriff for costs not recovered from sale–Recovery fromowner of animals
§ 40-28-17 Actions by county and landowner for costs and damages–Application of proceeds ofsale
§ 40-28-18 Civil action for damages from trespassing animals–Venue–Procedure
§ 40-28-20 Limitation of actions for damages
§ 40-28-21 Surplus proceeds of sale–Disposition
§ 40-28-22 Dismissal of action when defendant is not owner or person in charge of animals–Treatment as estrays
§ 40-28-23 Damages and expenses recovered by landowner
§ 40-28-24 Judgment against plaintiff when no damage sustained
§ 40-28-25 Judgment as lien on trespassing animals
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 40 > Chapter 28 - Damage by Animals Trespassing or Running At Large

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. Source: OCC
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.