§ 15-6-13-c

15-6-13(c). Counterclaim exceeding opposing claim.A counterclaim may or may not diminish or defeat the recovery sought by the opposing party. It may claim relief exceeding in amount or different in kind from that sought in the pleading of the opposing party. Source: SD RCP, Rule 13 (c), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966.