South Dakota Codified Laws 16-18-28. Liability of attorney for treble damages for misconduct
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Any attorney who violates any of the provisions of subdivision 16-18-26(1), (2), or (3) shall be liable for treble damages to the party injured, which damages may be recovered in a civil action from such attorney.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 16-18-28
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Source: PenC 1877, § 210; CL 1887, § 6410; RPenC 1903, § 213; RC 1919, § 3800; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.1911.