21-38-7. Loss or destruction without fault of applicant shown in application for restoration.
The application for restoration of a public record shall show that such loss or destruction happened without willful act, neglect, or connivance of the applicant.
Source: SL 1893, ch 142, §1; RCCivP 1903, §879; SL 1903, ch 193; RC 1919, §§3047, 3048; Supreme Court Rule 570, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §37.1103 (3).
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 38 - Restoration Of Public Records
Section 21-38-1 - Court records and register of deeds records subject to restoration procedure.
Section 21-38-2 - Venue of restoration proceedings.
Section 21-38-3 - Title of application for restoration.
Section 21-38-4 - Substance and proposed copy of record shown in application for restoration.
Section 21-38-5 - Interest of applicant shown in application for restoration.
Section 21-38-6 - Circumstances of loss or destruction shown in application for restoration.
Section 21-38-8 - Signing and verification of application for restoration.
Section 21-38-9 - Time and place of hearing on restoration of record--Notice.
Section 21-38-10 - Hearing on restoration of record--Proof required.
Section 21-38-11 - Findings and judgment on restoration of record.