A person of unsound mind, of whatever degree, is civilly liable for a wrong done by him, in like manner as any other person. Source: CivC 1877, § 23; CL 1887, § 2522; RCivC 1903, § 23; RC 1919, § 89; SDC 1939, § 30.0804; SDCL, § 27A-2-4.
Liability for torts
SDCL § 20-11A-4 — under POWERS AND OBLIGATIONS OF PERSONS OF UNSOUND MIND.
SDCL § 20-11A-4