S.D. Codified Laws § 20-9-56

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 20-9-56 - Damages for riot or incitement to riot

The plaintiff in an action for riot or incitement to riot may recover both special and general damages, reasonable attorney's fees, disbursements, other reasonable expenses incurred from prosecuting the action, and punitive damages. A fine paid by a defendant for any violation of chapter 22-10 may not be applied toward payment of damages under this section.

SDCL 20-9-56

SL 2019, ch 104, §4, eff. Mar. 27, 2019; SL 2020, ch 73, § 4; SL 2020, ch 78, § 8.
Amended by S.L. 2020, ch. 78,s. 8, eff. 7/1/2020.
Amended by S.L. 2020, ch. 73,s. 4, eff. 7/1/2020.
Added by S.L. 2019, ch. 104,s. 4, eff. 3/27/2019.