9-6-4. Objections to petition for dissolution--Taking of evidence.
Upon the return day of such order, or any day to which the hearing thereon may be adjourned, objections to the petition may be filed on behalf of the municipality or any property owner or taxpayer thereof, which objections shall be in writing and be verified in the same manner as the petition.
The court may upon such hearing take such evidence as it may deem proper to a determination of the petition and objections thereto.
Source: SL 1903, ch 91, §2; RC 1919, §6567; SDC 1939, §45.3003.
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.