South Dakota § 21-44-14 - Inquiry and proof required on uncontested petition.
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§ 21-44-14. Inquiry and proof required on uncontested petition.
Whether or not such petition is opposed, the court must inquire into the matters set forth and shall grant the prayer of such petition only if satisfied that the life tenant is in fact deceased, and that his right, title, or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon, the real estate or personal property involved, has terminated by reason of his death.
Source: Supreme Court Rule 576, 1939; SDC 1939, § 37.1206; Supreme Court Rule adopted August 10, 1943.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 21-44-14 ("Inquiry and proof required on uncontested petition.") 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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