South Dakota § 15-9-9 - Service by publication in actions involving property within state.
Full text of South Dakota South Dakota Codified Laws § 15-9-9 — Service by publication in actions involving property within state., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-9-9. Service by publication in actions involving property within state.
The court or a judge thereof may grant an order pursuant to § 15-9-7 where the subject of the action is property in this state and the defendant has or claims a lien or interest, actual or contingent therein, or the relief demanded consists wholly or partly in excluding the defendant from any interest in or lien thereon.
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.0812 (5).
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 15-9-9
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 15-9-9 cover?
Section 15-9-9 ("Service by publication in actions involving property within state.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of South Dakota law?
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