South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 37 - Change Of Name
Section 21-37-10 - Judgment for costs against petitioner.

21-37-10. Judgment for costs against petitioner.
All proceedings under this chapter shall be at the cost of the petitioner and judgment may be entered against him for costs as in other civil actions.

Source: CCivP 1877, §737; CL 1887, §5559; RCCivP 1903, §806; RC 1919, §3045; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §37.1001.

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Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 21 - Judicial Remedies

Chapter 37 - Change Of Name

Section 21-37-1 - Circuit court power to change names--Pending proceedings and existing rights unaffected.

Section 21-37-2 - Residence required for change of name of person--Proceedings.

Section 21-37-3 - Petition for change of name of person--Contents.

Section 21-37-3.1 - Single petition for certain family members.

Section 21-37-4 - Notice of hearing on change of name of person.

Section 21-37-5 - Hearing and order changing name of person.

Section 21-37-5.1 - Exception to notice and open court hearing requirements for name change of minor.

Section 21-37-5.2 - Notice and open court requirements--Exception--Name change of victims--Sealed records.

Section 21-37-6 - Change of name of municipality or platted portion--Proceedings.

Section 21-37-7 - Petition for change of name of municipality or platted portion.

Section 21-37-8 - Publication of notice of hearing on change of name of municipality of platted portion.

Section 21-37-9 - Hearing and order on change of name of municipality or platted portion--Proof of voters' desire required--Duplication of names avoided.

Section 21-37-10 - Judgment for costs against petitioner.