South Dakota § 15-18-44 Neglect of duty by officer as contempt of court--Liability in damages--Amercement.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 15-18-44 — Neglect of duty by officer as contempt of court--Liability in damages--Amercement.

South Dakota § 15-18-44

Title 15CIVIL PROCEDURE

Ch. 15-18EXECUTION OF JUDGMENTS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 15-18-44 (2026).

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If an officer to whom any writ, warrant, or execution is delivered, willfully neglects or fails to perform the duties required thereby or under the provisions of this chapter, which he may have authority to perform, he may be punished by the court as for contempt and shall be liable in damages to any person injured by such neglect or failure, and may be amerced therefor or the same recovered by civil action, as the party injured may elect.

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If an officer to whom any writ, warrant, or execution is delivered, willfully neglects or fails to perform the duties required thereby or under the provisions of this chapter, which he may have authority to perform, he may be punished by the court as for contempt and shall be liable in damages to any person injured by such neglect or failure, and may be amerced therefor or the same recovered by civil action, as the party injured may elect.