South Dakota § 55-17-12 - Bona fide purchasers.
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§ 55-17-12. Bona fide purchasers.
Notwithstanding anything contained in § 55-17-9 to the contrary:
(1) Notice of the existence of a South Dakota special spousal property trust, a marriage, or the termination of a marriage does not affect the status of a purchaser as a bona fide purchaser;
(2) Special spousal property purchased by a bona fide purchaser from a spouse having the right to manage and control the property is acquired free of any claim of the other spouse. The effect of this subsection may not be varied by a South Dakota special spousal property trust.
Source: SL 2016, ch 231, § 40.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 55-17-12 cover?
Section 55-17-12 ("Bona fide purchasers.") 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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