South Dakota § 29A-3-903 - Right of retainer.
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§ 29A-3-903. Right of retainer.
Unless a contrary intent is indicated in the will, the amount of a noncontingent indebtedness of a successor to the estate if due, or its present value if not due, shall be offset against the successor's interest; but the successor has the benefit of any defense which would be available to the successor in a direct proceeding for recovery of the debt.
Source: SL 1994, ch 232, § 3-903.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 29A-3-903 ("Right of retainer.") 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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