§ 21-5-3

S.D. Codified Laws § 21-5-3 (2026)

Limitation of actions.

SL 1909, ch 301 , § 3; RC 1919, § 2931; SDC 1939, § 37.2203; SL 1947, ch 173 ; SL 1951, ch 193 ; SL 1957, ch 194 ; SL 1963, ch 235 ; SL 1967, ch 149 .

Every action for wrongful death shall be commenced within three years after the death of such deceased person.

Source: SL 1909, ch 301 , § 3; RC 1919, § 2931; SDC 1939, § 37.2203; SL 1947, ch 173 ; SL 1951, ch 193 ; SL 1957, ch 194 ; SL 1963, ch 235 ; SL 1967, ch 149 .