If any person shall suppose that he is entitled to the benefit of the laws for the relief of the poor, and the commissioners of the county in which he applies for assistance shall refuse to give such person the benefit thereof, upon application of such person a judge of the circuit court having jurisdiction over such county may, if he shall think proper, direct such commissioners to provide assistance pursuant to this chapter to such person.
S.D. Codified Laws § 28-13-40
Appeal to circuit court from county commissioners--Direction for assistance
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Moe v. Brookings County (1981)
Most recently applied in Avera St. Mary's Hospital v. Sully County (May 2024)
Source: SDC 1939, § 50.0208; SL 1976, ch 173, § 21.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.