Damages available under this chapter are limited to twice the market value of the crop, animal, or organism prior to damage or destruction plus twice the actual damages involving production, research, testing, replacement, and development costs directly related to the crop, animal, or organism that has been damaged or destroyed.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-60-3

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.

Source: SL 2001, ch 110, § 3.