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§ 31-2-34 — Action against state on construction contract--Venue of trial.

South Dakota § 31-2-34
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 31HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES
Ch. 31-2ADMINISTRATION OF STATE HIGHWAYS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 31-2-34 (2026).

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The State of South Dakota may be sued and made defendant in any court in which an action is brought against the South Dakota Department of Transportation respecting any claim, right, or controversy arising out of the work performed, or by virtue of the provisions of any construction contract entered into by the South Dakota Department of Transportation. Any such action shall name the South Dakota Department of Transportation as defendant and the venue for trial shall be the county where all or part of the construction work was performed.

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Legislative History

SL 1964, ch 110, §§ 1, 2.

Nearby Sections

15
§ 31-1-1
Highway defined.
§ 31-1-2
Bridges and culverts part of highway.
§ 31-1-3
Existing highways--Continuation as established.
§ 31-1-4
Classification of highways of state.
§ 31-1-5
Administrative systems of highways--Classification.
§ 31-1-6
Federal aid systems--Classification.
§ 31-1-7
Coexistence of administrative and federal aid systems.
§ 31-10-1
Definition of terms.
§ 31-10-10
Liability for payments limited to state highway fund.
§ 31-10-11
Contract for purchase by department--Prior appraisal.
§ 31-10-12
Toll bridges--Acceptance of title by state--Conditions.
§ 31-10-13
Toll-free operation of acquired bridge.
§ 31-10-14
Maintenance of acquired bridge.
§ 31-10-15
Operation cost of acquired bridge--Payment from state highway fund.
§ 31-10-16
Agreements with adjoining state to share operational cost.
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