South Dakota § 40-19-24 Registered brand as prima facie evidence of ownership--Copy of register as proof of brand.

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§ 40-19-24 — Registered brand as prima facie evidence of ownership--Copy of register as proof of brand.

South Dakota § 40-19-24

Title 40ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK

Ch. 40-19BRAND REGISTRATION AND USE

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S.D. Codified Laws § 40-19-24 (2026).

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In any action or proceeding at law or in equity, if the title to any cattle, horses, mules, sheep, or buffalo is involved, the brand on any animal shall be prima facie evidence of the ownership of the person whose brand it may be, if such brand is currently registered and renewed as provided by law. Proof of the right of any person to use any brand shall be made by a copy of the register of the same, certified in all cases of brands registered under this chapter, by the board.

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In any action or proceeding at law or in equity, if the title to any cattle, horses, mules, sheep, or buffalo is involved, the brand on any animal shall be prima facie evidence of the ownership of the person whose brand it may be, if such brand is currently registered and renewed as provided by law. Proof of the right of any person to use any brand shall be made by a copy of the register of the same, certified in all cases of brands registered under this chapter, by the board.