South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 05 - Venue Of Actions
Section 15-5-8 - Venue of actions for conversion or recovery of damages.

15-5-8. Venue of actions for conversion or recovery of damages.
Actions for conversion of personal property, or for the recovery of damages to persons or property, may at the option of the plaintiff be brought and tried in the county where the damages were inflicted or the cause of action arose.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, ยง33.0304.