South Dakota Codified Laws 40-28-23. Damages and expenses recovered by landowner
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Upon the trial of an action under the provisions of this chapter, the plaintiff shall recover the amount of damages sustained and the expenses of keeping the trespassing animal or animals during the time he has restrained and retained the custody thereof.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 40-28-23
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Source: CCivP 1877, § 751; SL 1885 (Spec. Laws), ch 17, § 9; CL 1887, § 5573; RCCivP 1903, §§ 821, 834; SL 1907, ch 244, § 5; RC 1919, § 2925; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.2406.