South Dakota § 47-29-26 - Validation of previous cemetery lot deeds.
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§ 47-29-26. Validation of previous cemetery lot deeds.
All instruments of conveyance of real property, lots, or parts of lots made by any cemetery corporation prior to January 1, 1994, are, notwithstanding any omission, irregularity, or defect in such instruments and the proceedings, resolutions, and other actions had and taken by such cemetery corporation to sell, exchange, transfer, and convey the same, hereby validated, legalized, and cured to the extent that such conveyance shall operate to convey and transfer title to the person or persons named as grantee or grantees in such instruments of conveyance all the right, title, and interest of said cemetery corporation in and to such real property, lots, or parts of lots.
Source: SL 1957, ch 507; SDC Supp 1960, § 65.0339; SL 1994, ch 348, § 2.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 47-29-26 ("Validation of previous cemetery lot deeds.") 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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