South Dakota Statutes

§ 26-1-4 — Minor's liability for wrongs--Restriction on exemplary damages.

South Dakota § 26-1-4
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 26MINORS
Ch. 26-1RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF MINORS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 26-1-4 (2026).

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A minor is civilly liable for a wrong done by him, in like manner as any other person, but cannot be subjected to exemplary damages, unless at the time of the act he was capable of knowing that it was unlawful.

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Related

Alley v. Siepman
214 N.W.2d 7 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1974)
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Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 43.0108.

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