# S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-14: Exoneration of agent

> South Dakota · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-14

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-14
- **Heading:** Exoneration of agent
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 59 / Chapter 12 / Section 59-12-14

## Text

(1) Relieves the agent of liability for breach of duty committed dishonestly, with an improper motive, or with reckless indifference to the purposes of the power of attorney or the best interest of the principal; or

(2) Was inserted as a result of an abuse of a confidential or fiduciary relationship with the principal.

Source: SL 2020, ch 214, § 14.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-2 Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-4.1 Notary exception--Vehicle title transfers to insurers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-4.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-5 Validity of power of attorney](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-7 Nomination of conservator or guardian--Relation of agent to court-appointed fiduciary](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-8 When power of attorney is effective](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-9 Termination of power of attorney or agent's authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-9.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-10 Coagents and successor agents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-10.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-13 Agent's duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-13.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-14 Exoneration of agent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-14.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-15 Judicial relief](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-15.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-16 Agent's liability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-16.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-17 Agent's resignation--Notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-17.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-18 Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged power of attorney](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-18.md)

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