8-2-3. Proceedings by and against township in township name.
In all actions and proceedings the township shall sue and be sued by its name, except where township officers are authorized by law to sue in their official capacity for the benefit of the township.
Source: SL 1883, ch 112, subch 1, §92; CL 1887, §805; RPolC 1903, §1099; RC 1919, §6117; SDC 1939, §58.0809.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 02 - Powers And Obligations Of Organized Townships
Section 8-2-1 - General corporate and regulatory powers.
Section 8-2-2 - Transactions and conveyances in township name.
Section 8-2-3 - Proceedings by and against township in township name.
Section 8-2-6 - Township public library services.
Section 8-2-7 - Liability insurance purchased by township.
Section 8-2-8 - Regulatory powers of township containing unincorporated town.
Section 8-2-10 - Powers restricted to those expressly granted.
Section 8-2-11 - Publication of township bylaws and changes--Effect.
Section 8-2-12 - Remedies for trespass on township lands.
Section 8-2-14.1 - Deferred compensation program for volunteer advanced life support personnel.
Section 8-2-15 - Regulation and maintenance of abandoned cemeteries.
Section 8-2-16 - Enrollment in group health, life, and disability income insurance plans--Premiums.