S.D. Codified Laws § 21-1-3

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 21-1-3 - Damages to be reasonable

Damages must in all cases be reasonable, and where an obligation of any kind appears to create a right to unconscionable and grossly oppressive damages, contrary to substantial justice, no more than reasonable damages can be recovered.

SDCL 21-1-3

CivC 1877, § 1985; CL 1887, § 4618; RCivC 1903, § 2330; RC 1919, § 2002; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.1704.