South Dakota § 31-19-18 Return of verdict--Recordation--Judgment--Deposit in favor of nonappearing defendants--Possession of land awarded to state.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 31-19-18 — Return of verdict--Recordation--Judgment--Deposit in favor of nonappearing defendants--Possession of land awarded to state.

South Dakota § 31-19-18

Title 31HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES

Ch. 31-18ACQUISITION OF LAND AND MATERIALS FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 31-19-18 (2026).

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Upon the return of the verdict the court shall order the same to be recorded, and shall enter such judgment thereon as the nature of the case may require, and that the plaintiff pay to the persons entitled thereto the amount of compensation ascertained by the verdict or deposit the same with the clerk of courts for any defendant, who cannot be found and immediately upon the payment of said compensation or offer of payment, should same be refused, and deposited as aforesaid, possession shall be given the state for the purpose of said improvement.

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Upon the return of the verdict the court shall order the same to be recorded, and shall enter such judgment thereon as the nature of the case may require, and that the plaintiff pay to the persons entitled thereto the amount of compensation ascertained by the verdict or deposit the same with the clerk of courts for any defendant, who cannot be found and immediately upon the payment of said compensation or offer of payment, should same be refused, and deposited as aforesaid, possession shall be given the state for the purpose of said improvement.