43-36-4. Gift in view of death--Definition.
A gift in view of death is one which is made in contemplation, fear, or peril of death, and with intent that it shall take effect only in case of the death of the giver.
Source: CivC 1877, §642; CL 1887, §3263; RCivC 1903, §956; RC 1919, §564; SDC 1939, §51.1509.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 36 - Gifts Of Personal Property
Section 43-36-1 - Gift defined.
Section 43-36-2 - Validity of verbal gift--Means of obtaining possession and control--Delivery.
Section 43-36-3 - Gift not subject to revocation by giver--Exception--Gift in view of death.
Section 43-36-4 - Gift in view of death--Definition.
Section 43-36-5 - Gift in view of death--Presumption.
Section 43-36-6 - Gift in view of death--Revocation--Rights of bona fide purchaser protected.
Section 43-36-7 - Gift in view of death not affected by will--Exception.
Section 43-36-8 - Gift in view of death--Treatment as legacy--Creditors of giver.