The powers granted in §§ 37-1-23 to 37-1-32, inclusive, are in addition to and not in derogation of the common law powers of the attorney general to act in parens patriae.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 37-1-32

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.

Source: SL 1980, ch 259, § 11.