If the finding of the court or the verdict of the jury be in favor of the plaintiff, the judgment shall be for the delivery of possession to the plaintiff, and for rents and profits or damages, including those authorized by § 21-3-8, where the same are claimed in the complaint, and for costs.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-16-10

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.

Source: SL 1881, ch 87, § 1; CL 1887, § 6078; RJustC 1903, § 49; RC 1919, § 2176; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.3908; SL 2020, ch 74, § 4.