31-17-11. Township boundary line highways--Action brought on failure to agree on contribution.
In the event that the board of supervisors of the adjoining township refuses to call a meeting as required in §31-17-9, or in the event that such meeting is held, but no agreement can be reached concerning the construction, improvement, or repair of such highway, the board of supervisors of the moving township shall have the right, within thirty days, to bring an action in the circuit court against the adjoining township to require it to contribute equally to the cost of any necessary construction, improvement, or repair of such highway.
Source: SL 1961, ch 152, §5.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 31 - Highways and Bridges
Chapter 17 - Boundary Line Highways
Section 31-17-1 - County highway system on state line--Agreements for assignment of responsibility.
Section 31-17-2 - Roads crossing county lines--Division of responsibility.
Section 31-17-4 - County highway system on county line--Effect of assignment to county.
Section 31-17-5 - Secondary highway on county line--Assignment of responsibility.
Section 31-17-6 - Secondary highway on township line--Assignment of responsibility.
Section 31-17-8 - Township boundary line highways--Resolution calling for contribution.
Section 31-17-9 - Township boundary line highways--Service of resolution--Notice of meetings.
Section 31-17-10 - Township boundary line highways--Purpose of joint meeting.
Section 31-17-14 - Township boundary line highways--Judgment in action to require contribution.
Section 31-17-16 - Secondary highways on municipal boundaries--Assignment of responsibility.