An action under § 37-1-14.2 to recover a civil penalty is barred if it is not commenced within four years after the claim for relief accrues. An action under § 37-1-14.3 to recover damages is barred if it is not commenced within four years after the claim for relief accrues, or within one year after the conclusion of any timely action brought by the state under § 37-1-14.2 or 37-1-14.3 based in whole or in part on any matter complained of in the action for damages, whichever is later.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 37-1-14.4

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

Source: SL 1977, ch 305, § 12.