Any subrogee of a patient or anyone claiming by or through the patient who has entered into an arbitration agreement under this chapter may join their claim with that of such patient with the same force and effect as though brought by such patient and in any award or judgment based thereon or by separate award and judgment the damages or costs may be segregated between such party and the patient as the arbitration panel shall determine.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-25B-7

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.

Source: SL 1976, ch 155, § 27.