South Dakota Statutes
§ 20-10-1 — Liability for damage caused by deceit.
South Dakota § 20-10-1
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S.D. Codified Laws § 20-10-1 (2026).
Text
One who willfully deceives another, with intent to induce him to alter his position to his injury or risk, is liable for any damage which he thereby suffers.
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Legislative History
CivC 1877, § 974; CL 1887, § 3598; RCivC 1903, § 1292; RC 1919, § 796; SDC 1939, § 47.0401.
Nearby Sections
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§ 20-1-1
Obligation defined.§ 20-1-2
Origin of obligations.§ 20-10-2
Acts constituting deceit.§ 20-10A-1
Definition of terms.§ 20-10A-2
Cause of action for damages.§ 20-10A-3
Liability for damages.§ 20-10A-4
Limitation on actions for damages.§ 20-11-2
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Bluebook (online)
South Dakota § 20-10-1, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/20-10-1.