South Dakota § 54-9-7 - Inventory required of assignor--Contents--Verification.
Full text of South Dakota South Dakota Codified Laws § 54-9-7 — Inventory required of assignor--Contents--Verification., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54-9-7. Inventory required of assignor--Contents--Verification.
Within twenty days after an assignment is made for the benefit of creditors, the assignor must make and file in the manner prescribed by § 54-9-8, a full and true inventory, showing:
(1) All the creditors of the assignor;
(2) The place of residence of each creditor, if known to the assignor, or if not known, that fact must be stated;
(3) The sum owing to each creditor, and the nature of each debt or liability, whether arising on written security, account, or otherwise;
(4) The true consideration of the liability in each case, and the place where it arose;
(5) Every existing judgment, mortgage, or other security for the payment of any debt or liability of the assignor;
(6) All property of the assignor at the date of the assignment which is exempt by law from execution;
(7) All the assignor's property at the date of the assignment, both real and personal, of every kind not so exempt, and the encumbrances existing thereon, and all vouchers and securities relating thereto, and the value of such property according to the best knowledge of the assignor.
An affidavit must be made by every person executing an assignment for the benefit of creditors, to be annexed to and filed with the inventory, to the effect that the same is in all respects just and true, according to the best of such assignor's knowledge and belief.
Source: CivC 1877, §§ 2034, 2035; CL 1887, §§ 4667, 4668; RCivC 1903, §§ 2379, 2380; RC 1919, §§ 2052, 2053; Supreme Court Rule 618, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.5106.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 54-9-7
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 54-9-7 cover?
Section 54-9-7 ("Inventory required of assignor--Contents--Verification.") 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.
How do I cite South Dakota § 54-9-7?
A common citation format is "South Dakota Codified Laws § 54-9-7" (South Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of South Dakota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the South Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed South Dakota attorney.
How does South Dakota § 54-9-7 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in South Dakota can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in South Dakota.