South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 20 > Chapter 10A – Liability for Disparagement of Agricultural Food Products
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| § 20-10A-1 | Definition of terms |
| § 20-10A-2 | Cause of action for damages |
| § 20-10A-3 | Liability for damages |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 20 > Chapter 10A - Liability for Disparagement of Agricultural Food Products
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- 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