Agent's liability

SDCL § 59-12-16 — under UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT.

SDCL § 59-12-16

An agent that violates the provisions of this chapter is liable to the principal or the principal's successors in interest for the amount required to: (1) Restore the value of the principal's property to its value had the violation not occurred; and (2) Reimburse the principal or the principal's successors in interest for any attorney's fees and costs paid on the agent's behalf. Source: SL 2020, ch 214 , § 16.