2013 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 40 - ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK
Chapter 34 - Dog Licenses And Regulation
§ 40-34-3 Joint liability of owners for damages by dogs in packs--Right of contribution amongdog owners.
40-34-3. Joint liability of owners for damages by dogs in packs--Right of contribution among dog owners. In case dogs owned by different persons participate in the chasing, worrying, injuring, or killing of poultry or domestic animals, the owners of the respective dogs may be sued jointly for damages caused thereby in a joint action against the owners of such dogs, and a joint verdict, decision, and judgment may be rendered against the owners of such dogs. In case of joint liability for same, which joint liability is paid, the owner of the dogs jointly liable may have contribution among themselves in an appropriate action in which the respective damages committed by their respective dogs may be prorated.
Source: SDC 1939, § 40.1312.
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