South Dakota § 19-19-407 Subsequent remedial measures.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 19-19-407 — Subsequent remedial measures.

South Dakota § 19-19-407

Title 19EVIDENCE

Ch. 19-18SOUTH DAKOTA RULES OF EVIDENCE

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S.D. Codified Laws § 19-19-407 (2026).

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When measures are taken that would have made an earlier injury or harm less likely to occur, evidence of the subsequent measures is not admissible to prove:

(1)Negligence;

(2)Culpable conduct;

(3)A defect in a product or its design; or (4) A need for a warning or instruction. But the court may admit this evidence for another purpose, such as impeachment or--if disputed--proving ownership, control, or the feasibility of precautionary measures.

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When measures are taken that would have made an earlier injury or harm less likely to occur, evidence of the subsequent measures is not admissible to prove: (1) Negligence; (2) Culpable conduct; (3) A defect in a product or its design; or (4) A need for a warning or instruction. But the court may admit this evidence for another purpose, such as impeachment or--if disputed--proving ownership, control, or the feasibility of precautionary measures.