21-3-8. Double damages for holding over by tenant after expiration of term and notice to quit.
For willfully holding over real property, by a tenant after the end of his term, and after notice to quit has been duly given, and demand of possession made, the measure of damages is double the yearly value of the property, for the time of withholding, in addition to compensation for the detriment occasioned thereby.
Source: CivC 1877, §1976; CL 1887, §4609; RCivC 1903, §2321; RC 1919, §1993; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §37.1906.
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.