9-3A-8. Settlement of adverse claims.
In case there are adverse claimants to such lands or any part thereof, and the controversy is not settled by written agreement, it may be determined by submission in writing by the parties to reference or arbitration and by the written award of the arbitrators. If it is not so settled or determined within three months from the time of entry of such land, either claimant may commence an action against the other pursuant to chapter 15-3.
Source: SL 1971, ch 69, ยง8.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 9 - Municipal Government
Chapter 03A - Townsite Locations On Federal Lands
Section 9-3A-2 - Subscription of funds to enter townsite--Repayment.
Section 9-3A-3 - Duty of municipal authorities or judge to dispose of trust.
Section 9-3A-6 - Time allowed to occupants to file statements--Claims barred by failure to file.
Section 9-3A-7 - Account of expenses filed--Prorata payment by land claimants.
Section 9-3A-8 - Settlement of adverse claims.
Section 9-3A-10 - Examination by municipal authorities or judge of claims to lots--Conveyances.
Section 9-3A-11 - Unclaimed lots conveyed to school board.
Section 9-3A-12 - Sale of unclaimed lots in absence of school board.
Section 9-3A-13 - Appraisement of lots to be sold.
Section 9-3A-14 - Notice of sale at public auction.
Section 9-3A-15 - Auction sale of unclaimed lots--Minimum price--Adjournment of sale--Private sale.
Section 9-3A-16 - Conveyance fee required of purchaser--Combined conveyances.
Section 9-3A-17 - Proceeds of sale used for educational purposes.
Section 9-3A-18 - Selection of lands for public purposes--Purchase from occupants.