South Dakota Statutes
§ 12-21-1 — Purpose of chapter--Liberal construction.
South Dakota § 12-21-1
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 12-21-1 (2026).
Text
The intent of the provisions of this chapter is to procure a speedy and correct determination of the true and actual count of all ballots cast at an election, which ballots are valid on their face, and all provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to that end.
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Related
Duffy v. Mortenson
497 N.W.2d 437 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1993)
McIntyre v. Wick
1996 SD 147 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1996)
Thoms v. Andersen
235 N.W.2d 898 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1975)
Thorsness v. Daschle
279 N.W.2d 166 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1979)
Legislative History
SDC 1939, § 16.1801.
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