If the defendant prevails in the action or if the action is discontinued, he shall have judgment for the damages sustained by him for any damages to his property by reason of the taking and detention or sale.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-17A-26

  • 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.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1983, ch 168, § 26.