15-2A-4. Persons in control of improvement may not assert limitation.
The limitation in §15-2A-3 may not be asserted by way of defense by any person in actual possession and control as owner, tenant or otherwise, of the improvement at the time any deficiency in such an improvement constitutes the proximate cause of the injury or death for which it is proposed to bring an action.
Source: SL 1985, ch 156, §4.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 02A - Limitation Of Actions For Construction Deficiencies
Section 15-2A-1 - Legislative findings--Ten-year limitation--Exceptions.
Section 15-2A-2 - Legislative intent.
Section 15-2A-3 - Time for bringing action--Date of substantial completion.
Section 15-2A-4 - Persons in control of improvement may not assert limitation.
Section 15-2A-5 - Injuries occurring in tenth year.
Section 15-2A-6 - Periods otherwise prescribed not extended--Cause of action not created.
Section 15-2A-7 - Persons guilty of fraud or willful misconduct may not assert limitation.
Section 15-2A-8 - Express warranty or guaranty.