43-43-2. Products of the mind--Joint ownership.
Unless otherwise agreed a product of the mind, in the production of which several persons are jointly concerned, is owned by them as follows:
(1)If the product is single, in equal proportions; or
(2)If it is not single, in the proportion to the contribution of each.
Source: CivC 1877, §571; CL 1887, §3194; RCivC 1903, §887; RC 1919, §485; SDC 1939, §51.0805.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 43 - Products Of The Mind
Section 43-43-1 - Products of the mind--Exclusive ownership of author.
Section 43-43-2 - Products of the mind--Joint ownership.
Section 43-43-3 - Transfer of product of mind by owner.
Section 43-43-4 - Publication by owner of product of mind--Reproduction rights.
Section 43-43-6 - Private writings--Ownership--Right of publication.