§ 21-55-1 Action or damages for conception or birth prohibited–“Conception” defined
§ 21-55-2 Action or damages for birth of another prohibited
§ 21-55-3 Consideration of failure to prevent live birth restricted in actions
§ 21-55-4 Limited effect of chapter

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 21 > Chapter 55 - Actions for Wrongful Life Prohibited

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2