Whenever the death of a citizen of this state has been caused by a wrongful act, neglect, or default in another state, territory, or foreign country for which a right to maintain an action and recover damages in respect thereto is given by a statute of such other state, territory, or foreign country, such right of action may be enforced in this state within the time prescribed for the commencement of such action, by the statute of such other state, territory, or foreign country.
S.D. Codified Laws § 21-5-4
Foreign statute of limitations applicable
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Heidemann v. Rohl (1972)
Most recently applied in Heidemann v. Rohl (January 1972)
Source: SL 1909, ch 301, § 2; RC 1919, § 2930; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.2202.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.