21-3-5. General measure of damages for wrongful occupation of real property.
The detriment caused by the wrongful occupation of real property, in cases not embraced in §§21-3-6 to 21-3-9, inclusive, is deemed to be the value of the use of the property for the time of such occupation, not exceeding six years next preceding the commencement of the action or proceeding to enforce the rights to damages, and the costs, if any, of recovering the possession.
Source: CivC 1877, §1968; CL 1887, §4601; RCivC 1903, §2313; RC 1919, §1985; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §37.1903.
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.