South Dakota § 54-9-13.3 Duties of assignee.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 54-9-13.3 — Duties of assignee.

South Dakota § 54-9-13.3

Title 54DEBTOR AND CREDITOR

Ch. 54-9ASSIGNMENT FOR BENEFIT OF CREDITORS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 54-9-13.3 (2026).

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It shall be the duty of the assignee to collect and reduce to money the property of the estate, under the direction of the court; to report promptly to the court any claims presented to him which are not provable, or are incorrect or false and shall also report promptly for allowance all claims presented to him which are not disputed; close up the estate as expeditiously as possible; furnish such information concerning the estate as may be requested by parties in interest; keep regular accounts; pay dividends as often as is compatible with the best interest of the estate; make appraisals or in his discretion employ an appraiser or appraisers; and designate and employ auctioneers.

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It shall be the duty of the assignee to collect and reduce to money the property of the estate, under the direction of the court; to report promptly to the court any claims presented to him which are not provable, or are incorrect or false and shall also report promptly for allowance all claims presented to him which are not disputed; close up the estate as expeditiously as possible; furnish such information concerning the estate as may be requested by parties in interest; keep regular accounts; pay dividends as often as is compatible with the best interest of the estate; make appraisals or in his discretion employ an appraiser or appraisers; and designate and employ auctioneers.