§ 1-1A-1 Unconstitutional state actions void
§ 1-1A-2 Enforcement of unconstitutional policies prohibited
§ 1-1A-3 State officers to protect constitutional rights
§ 1-1A-4 Government authority–Limitations related to the exercise of religion

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 1 > Chapter 1A - Unconstitutional Official Actions

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.