9-6-2. Contents of petition for dissolution by decree--Verification and filing.
Such petition must show the name of the municipality, the date of its incorporation, the fact that it contains a population of less than two hundred fifty persons, and that the petitioners are the owners of more than one-half of the real property contained within its limits, in area, and of more than one-half of such real property in assessed valuation, as shown by the last assessment thereof prior to the filing of such petition. Such petition shall be verified by the affidavit of two or more of the petitioners to the effect that the statements contained in it are true and be filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court.
Source: SL 1903, ch 91, §1; RC 1919, §6566; SDC 1939, §45.3002.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 9 - Municipal Government
Chapter 06 - Dissolution Of Municipalities
Section 9-6-1 - Landowners' petition to circuit court for dissolution by decree.
Section 9-6-2 - Contents of petition for dissolution by decree--Verification and filing.
Section 9-6-3 - Show cause order to municipality on petition for dissolution--Service.
Section 9-6-4 - Objections to petition for dissolution--Taking of evidence.
Section 9-6-5 - Referee to determine facts on petition for dissolution--Report of referee.
Section 9-6-6 - Decree of dissolution of municipality.
Section 9-6-7 - Judgment record in proceedings for dissolution.
Section 9-6-8 - Filing and recording of decree of dissolution--Cessation of municipal existence.
Section 9-6-10 - Application for dissolution by election--Ballot form and conduct of election.
Section 9-6-11 - Waiting period after rejection of dissolution by voters.