South Dakota § 21-36-20 - Hearing and judgment--Costs.
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§ 21-36-20. Hearing and judgment--Costs.
Upon the trial of the action, after issue joined, or upon the hearing of proofs on the part of the state in cases of default, the court shall make its findings and render judgment in accordance with the facts and the law of the case, which judgment shall be final and conclusive as to the title of the property of the estate, real or personal, subject only to the right of appeal as provided in § 21-36-28. The cost of suit shall be taxed as other actions in the circuit court.
Source: SL 1909, ch 104, §§ 7, 9; RC 1919, §§ 3055, 3057; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4205.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 21-36-20 ("Hearing and judgment--Costs.") 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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