A minor is civilly liable for a wrong done by him, in like manner as any other person, but cannot be subjected to exemplary damages, unless at the time of the act he was capable of knowing that it was unlawful.
S.D. Codified Laws § 26-1-4
Minor's liability for wrongs--Restriction on exemplary damages
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Alley v. Siepman (1974)
Most recently applied in Alley v. Siepman (January 1974)
Source: SDC 1939, § 43.0108.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.