The trustee may also be held personally liable for any tort committed by him, or by his agents or employees in the course of their employments, subject to the rights of exoneration or reimbursement provided in §§ 55-4-22 and 55-4-23.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 55-4-28

  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.

Source: SL 1943, ch 308, § 14; SDC Supp 1960, § 59.0514 (4).