South Dakota § 19-19-407 - Subsequent remedial measures.
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§ 19-19-407. Subsequent remedial measures.
When measures are taken that would have made an earlier injury or harm less likely to occur, evidence of the subsequent measures is not admissible to prove:
(1) Negligence;
(2) Culpable conduct;
(3) A defect in a product or its design; or
(4) A need for a warning or instruction.
But the court may admit this evidence for another purpose, such as impeachment or--if disputed--proving ownership, control, or the feasibility of precautionary measures.
Source: SL 1979, ch 358 (Supreme Court Rule 78-2, Rule 407); SDCL § 19-12-9; SL 2016, ch 239 (Supreme Court Rule 15-29), eff. Jan. 1, 2016.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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