South Dakota Codified Laws 21-1-4. Exemplary or penal damages only as provided–Interest on damages
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The general remedy by damages does not include exemplary or penal damages nor interest on any damages unless expressly provided by statute.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-1-4
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
Source: CivC 1877, § 1983; CL 1887, § 4616; RCivC 1903, § 2328; RC 1919, § 2000; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.1705.