South Dakota Statutes

§ 43-41-3 — Finder to notify owner.

South Dakota § 43-41-3
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 43PROPERTY
Ch. 43-41LOST AND FOUND PROPERTY

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S.D. Codified Laws § 43-41-3 (2026).

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If the finder of a thing knows or suspects who is the owner, he must, with reasonable diligence, give such owner notice of the finding; and if such finder fails to do so he is liable in damages to the owner, and has no claim to any reward offered by such owner for the recovery of the thing, or to any compensation for trouble or expenses.

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Legislative History

CivC 1877, § 1065; CL 1887, § 3689; RCivC 1903, § 1385; RC 1919, § 1008; SDC 1939, § 60.0202.

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