21-66-7. Conference regarding additional trust claim--Motion for order to file asbestos trust claim.
If, not less than ninety days before trial, a defendant identifies an asbestos trust claim not previously identified by the plaintiff that the defendant reasonably believes the plaintiff may file, the defendant shall confer with the plaintiff regarding any additional asbestos trust claim that may be filed by the plaintiff. The defendant may move the court for an order to require the plaintiff to file any additional asbestos trust claim following the meeting under this section. The defendant shall produce or describe any documentation the defendant possesses or of which the defendant is aware in support of the motion.
Source: SL 2017, ch 94, ยง7.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 66 - Asbestos Trust Claims
Section 21-66-1 - Definitions .
Section 21-66-2 - Sworn statement identifying asbestos trust claims to be provided to parties.
Section 21-66-3 - Contents of sworn statement.
Section 21-66-4 - Availability of trust claims material--Supplementation .
Section 21-66-5 - Admissibility of trust claims material and trust governance document--Discovery.
Section 21-66-6 - Grounds for stay of action .
Section 21-66-8 - Response to motion for order to file asbestos trust claim .
Section 21-66-9 - Court order regarding filing of additional asbestos trust claim.
Section 21-66-10 - Admissibility of unresolved asbestos trust claim.
Section 21-66-11 - Sanctions for failure to provide required information .