South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 04 - Abatement And Survival Of Actions
Section 15-4-3 - Death of party after verdict or decision and before judgment--Judgment payable in course of administration.

15-4-3. Death of party after verdict or decision and before judgment--Judgment payable in course of administration.
If a party die after a verdict or decision upon any issue of fact, and before judgment, the court may nevertheless render judgment thereon. Such judgment is not a lien on the real property of the deceased party, but is payable in the course of administration on his estate.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, ยง33.1706.

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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.