South Dakota Codified Laws 21-9-11. Specific enforcement of penalty not permitted–Contract enforceable despite penaltyor liquidated damages clause
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No specific relief can be granted to enforce a penal law, except in case of nuisance, nor to enforce a penalty or forfeiture in any case; but a contract otherwise proper to be enforced specifically may be so enforced, though a penalty is imposed or the damages are liquidated for its breach, and the party in default is willing to pay the same.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-9-11
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Source: CivC 1877, §§ 1990, 1998; CL 1887, §§ 4623, 4631; RCivC 1903, §§ 2335, 2343; RC 1919, §§ 2006, 2014; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4609.