South Dakota Statutes

§ 26-1-2 — Unborn child deemed existing person.

South Dakota § 26-1-2
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 26MINORS
Ch. 26-1RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF MINORS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 26-1-2 (2026).

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A child conceived, but not born, is to be deemed an existing person so far as may be necessary for its interests in the event of its subsequent birth.

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Related

Wheeldon v. Madison
374 N.W.2d 367 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1985)
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Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 43.0102.

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