A final judgment or decree determining that a person has violated this chapter in an action brought by the state under § 37-1-14.2 or 37-1-14.3, other than a consent judgment or decree entered before any testimony has been taken, is prima facie evidence in any other action against him under § 37-1-14.3 as to all matters with respect to which the judgment or decree would be an estoppel between the parties thereto.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 37-1-16.1

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

Source: SL 1977, ch 305, § 11.