South Dakota § 20-9-1.2 - Other rules and principles not affected.
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§ 20-9-1.2. Other rules and principles not affected.
The Legislature intends only to abrogate the loss of chance doctrine expressly adopted by the court, thereby returning the common law of this state to its status immediately prior to the court's decision. The Legislature does not intend to affect any other rule or principle of statutory or common law, including but not limited to, aggravation of preexisting injuries, proximate causation, and the requirement of informed consent for all medical treatment.
Source: SL 2002, ch 96, § 2.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 20-9-1.2 ("Other rules and principles not affected.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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