21-3-1. General measure of damages for breach of noncontractual obligation--Foreseeability not required.
For the breach of an obligation not arising from contract, the measure of damages, except where otherwise expressly provided by this code, is the amount which will compensate for all the detriment proximately caused thereby, whether it could have been anticipated or not.
Source: CivC 1877, §1967; CL 1887, §4600; RCivC 1903, §2312; RC 1919, §1984; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §37.1901.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 03 - Damages For Torts
Section 21-3-2 - Punitive damages in discretion of jury.
Section 21-3-4 - Lien holder's damages for conversion of personal property.
Section 21-3-5 - General measure of damages for wrongful occupation of real property.
Section 21-3-6 - Treble damages for forcible exclusion from real property.
Section 21-3-7 - Double damages for failure of tenant to give up premises after notice of intention.
Section 21-3-10 - Damages for wrongful injury to trees and plants.
Section 21-3-11 - Limitation on damages for medical malpractice.
Section 21-3-11.1 - Legislative findings--Revival of §21-3-11.
Section 21-3-13 - Limitation of damages recoverable for injury or death of rodeo contestant.
Section 21-3-14 - Local law where personal injury occurs determines survival of claim.