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South Dakota Statutes of Limitation

Wrongful Death:

Statute of Limitations:

Three Years. SDCL § 21-5-3.

Does discovery rule apply?

No. Peterson, ex rel. Peterson v. Burns, 635 N.W.2d 556, (S.D.,2001.)

Who has the right to bring suit?

Personal representative. S.D. Codified Laws § 21-5-5.

Personal Injury:

Statute of Limitations:

Three Years. SDCL § 15-2-14

Product Liability: Three years. SDCL § 15-2-12.2

Does discovery rule apply?

No. Alberts v. Giebink, 299 N.W.2d 454, (S.D., 1980.)

Other:

A suit isn’t “commenced” in South Dakota until the summons is either served on the defendant, or served on the sheriff with the intention that it be served. Merely filing suit does not protect the statute of limitations. Sieg v. Karnes, 693 F.2d 803, C.A.S.D.,1982.

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