South Dakota § 37-32-14 - Civil action by individual.
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§ 37-32-14. Civil action by individual.
Any individual who claims to have been adversely affected by any act or practice declared to be unlawful by this chapter may bring a civil action for the recovery of twice the actual damages suffered or five hundred dollars, whichever is greater, as a result of such act or practice. In addition, the individual may collect the court costs and attorney fees expended to bring an action under this section.
Source: SL 1997, ch 223, § 14.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 37-32-14 ("Civil action by individual.") 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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