South Dakota § 21-17A-4 - Affidavit required for execution in tort action--Contents.
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§ 21-17A-4. Affidavit required for execution in tort action--Contents.
Before a writ of attachment may be executed in a tort action, the plaintiff or someone on his behalf shall make and attach thereto an affidavit, stating that a cause of action in tort exists in favor of the plaintiff and against the defendant, that the damages sustained exceed fifty dollars specifying the amount claimed and either:
(1) The defendant is not a resident of this state; or that his residence is unknown and cannot with due diligence be ascertained; or
(2) The defendant is a foreign corporation.
Source: SL 1983, ch 168, § 4.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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