South Dakota Codified Laws 15-39-45. Uniform rules of practice for circuit and magistrate courts–Purpose and scope of rules–Exemplary damages restricted
The Supreme Court may amend and repeal uniform rules of practice applicable to circuit and magistrate courts in this state, providing for a simple, informal, and inexpensive procedure, hereinafter called the procedure, for the determination according to the rules of substantive law, of claims in the nature of contract or tort, other than slander and libel; for the collection of fees, costs, or civil penalties assessed by local governmental entities; and for review of judgments upon such claims when justice so requires.
Exemplary or punitive damages may not be awarded under this chapter, except as provided in chapter 60-11, chapter 22-30A, and §§ 43-32-6 and 43-32-24.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-39-45
- 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.
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
Source: SDC 1939, § 33.4101; SL 1959, ch 231; SDCL § 15-39-1; SL 1971, ch 149; SL 1974, ch 153, § 19; SL 1977, ch 178, § 3; SL 1980, ch 168, § 1; Supreme Court Rule 81-4; SL 1983, ch 158, § 2; SL 1986, ch 167, § 1; SL 1992, ch 149, § 1; SL 1992, ch 150; SL 1999, ch 103, § 1; SL 2009, ch 100, § 1.