South Dakota § 15-9-23 Action by assignee subject to setoff or defense--Negotiable instruments excepted.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 15-9-23 — Action by assignee subject to setoff or defense--Negotiable instruments excepted.

South Dakota § 15-9-23

Title 15CIVIL PROCEDURE

Ch. 15-9COMMENCEMENT OF ACTIONS AND SERVICE OF PROCESS

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Bluebook

S.D. Codified Laws § 15-9-23 (2026).

Text

In case of an assignment of a thing in action, the action by the assignee shall be without prejudice to any setoff or other defense existing at the time of, or before notice of the assignment; but this section shall not apply to a negotiable promissory note or bill of exchange, transferred in good faith and upon good consideration before due.

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