South Dakota Statutes
§ 21-1-4 — Exemplary or penal damages only as provided--Interest on damages.
South Dakota § 21-1-4
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S.D. Codified Laws § 21-1-4 (2026).
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The general remedy by damages does not include exemplary or penal damages nor interest on any damages unless expressly provided by statute.
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Legislative History
CivC 1877, § 1983; CL 1887, § 4616; RCivC 1903, § 2328; RC 1919, § 2000; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.1705.
Nearby Sections
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§ 21-1-11
Repealed§ 21-1-13
Repealed§ 21-1-13.2
Application of interest statutes.§ 21-1-14
Liability of issuer of bad check for collection costs--Costs included in restitution award.§ 21-1-15
Definitions.§ 21-1-3
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Bluebook (online)
South Dakota § 21-1-4, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/21-1-4.