South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 04 - Abatement And Survival Of Actions
Section 15-4-1 - Causes of action surviving death of party--Brought by or against legal representative.

15-4-1. Causes of action surviving death of party--Brought by or against legal representative.
All causes of action shall survive and be brought, notwithstanding the death of the person entitled or liable to the same. Any such action may be brought by or against the personal representative or successors in interest of the deceased.

Source: SL 1951, ch 186, §§1, 2; SDC Supp 1960, §33.0414-1.

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Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 15 - Civil Procedure

Chapter 04 - Abatement And Survival Of Actions

Section 15-4-1 - Causes of action surviving death of party--Brought by or against legal representative.

Section 15-4-2 - Action continues where cause of action survives.

Section 15-4-3 - Death of party after verdict or decision and before judgment--Judgment payable in course of administration.

Section 15-4-4 - Death of nonresident appellant pending appeal--Revival and substitution of representative required to avoid affirmance.