South Dakota Codified Laws 21-1-14. Liability of issuer of bad check for collection costs–Costs included in restitutionaward
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Any person who violates § 22-30A-24 or 22-30A-25 is liable, pursuant to § 57A-3-420, for damages for the reasonable costs and expenses of collecting the dishonored check. Such reasonable costs and expenses including any necessary service or handling charge paid by any merchant, shall be included in any award of restitution made by the court in any action for a violation of § 22-30A-24 or 22-30A-25.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-1-14
- 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
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
Source: SL 1983, ch 368, § 3; SL 1986, ch 171, § 1; SL 2005, ch 120, § 139.