South Dakota Statutes

§ 15-4-1 — Causes of action surviving death of party--Brought by or against legal representative.

South Dakota § 15-4-1
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 15CIVIL PROCEDURE
Ch. 15-4ABATEMENT AND SURVIVAL OF ACTIONS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 15-4-1 (2026).

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All causes of action shall survive and be brought, notwithstanding the death of the person entitled or liable to the same. Any such action may be brought by or against the personal representative or successors in interest of the deceased.

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Legislative History

SL 1951, ch 186, §§ 1, 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 33.04

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