21-3-6. Treble damages for forcible exclusion from real property.
For forcibly ejecting or excluding a person from the possession of real property, the measure of damages is three times such a sum as would compensate for the detriment caused to him by the act complained of.
Source: CivC 1877, §1977; CL 1887, §4610; RCivC 1903, §2322; RC 1919, §1994; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §37.1907.
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.