Whether or not such petition is opposed, the court must inquire into the matters set forth and shall grant the prayer of such petition only if satisfied that the life tenant is in fact deceased, and that his right, title, or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon, the real estate or personal property involved, has terminated by reason of his death.
S.D. Codified Laws § 21-44-14
Inquiry and proof required on uncontested petition
Source: Supreme Court Rule 576, 1939; SDC 1939, § 37.1206; Supreme Court Rule adopted August 10, 1943.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.