South Dakota § 21-5-4 Foreign statute of limitations applicable.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 21-5-4 — Foreign statute of limitations applicable.

South Dakota § 21-5-4

Title 21JUDICIAL REMEDIES

Ch. 21-5WRONGFUL DEATH ACTIONS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 21-5-4 (2026).

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Whenever the death of a citizen of this state has been caused by a wrongful act, neglect, or default in another state, territory, or foreign country for which a right to maintain an action and recover damages in respect thereto is given by a statute of such other state, territory, or foreign country, such right of action may be enforced in this state within the time prescribed for the commencement of such action, by the statute of such other state, territory, or foreign country.

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Whenever the death of a citizen of this state has been caused by a wrongful act, neglect, or default in another state, territory, or foreign country for which a right to maintain an action and recover damages in respect thereto is given by a statute of such other state, territory, or foreign country, such right of action may be enforced in this state within the time prescribed for the commencement of such action, by the statute of such other state, territory, or foreign country.