For the purpose of estimating damages the value of an instrument in writing is presumed to be equal to that of the property to which it entitles its owner.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-1-9

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: CivC 1877, § 1982; CL 1887, § 4615; RCivC 1903, § 2327; RC 1919, § 1999; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.1710.