South Dakota § 45-5-5 Assessment of damages by commissioners.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 45-5-5 — Assessment of damages by commissioners.

South Dakota § 45-5-5

Title 45MINING, OIL AND GAS

Ch. 45-5RIGHT-OF-WAY TO MINES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 45-5-5 (2026).

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The commissioners appointed pursuant to § 45-5-4 shall be sworn or affirmed to discharge their duties faithfully and impartially. They shall proceed without unreasonable delay to examine the premises, shall assess the damage resulting from the right or privilege requested, and shall report the amount to the judge appointing them. If the right-of-way affects the property of more than one person or company, the report shall contain an assessment of the damages to each company or person.

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The commissioners appointed pursuant to § 45-5-4 shall be sworn or affirmed to discharge their duties faithfully and impartially. They shall proceed without unreasonable delay to examine the premises, shall assess the damage resulting from the right or privilege requested, and shall report the amount to the judge appointing them. If the right-of-way affects the property of more than one person or company, the report shall contain an assessment of the damages to each company or person.