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Chapter 15-5

S.D. Codified Laws ch. 15-5

Venue of Actions

15-5-1Venue based on location of subject matter.15-5-2Venue where cause of action arose.15-5-3Venue of actions on life, health and accident insurance policies.15-5-4Venue of actions on fidelity bond executed by domestic company.15-5-5Venue of actions on contracts and bonds other than fidelity bond issued by domestic company.15-5-6Venue based on residence of defendant--Nonresident defendants--Payment of jurors' fees and mileage--Stipulation to venue.15-5-7Venue of action on promissory note.15-5-8Venue of actions for conversion or recovery of damages.15-5-8.1Venue of actions arising out of real property lease agreements.15-5-9Dismissal of action where party added to control venue.15-5-10Trial of action in county where commenced unless defendant demands change of venue.15-5-11Grounds for change of venue.15-5-12Continuation of proceedings after change of venue--Transfer of papers.15-5-13Terms allowed on change of venue from improper county--Payment of costs required before continuation or commencement of new action.15-5-14Change of venue in postjudgment divorce, paternity, or separate maintenance actions.