Section 26-1-4 - Minor's liability for wrongs--Restriction on exemplary damages

26-1-4. Minor's liability for wrongs--Restriction on exemplary damages.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. Source: SDC 1939, §43.0108.