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2010 South Dakota Code
Title 31 - HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES
Chapter 19 - Acquisition Of Land And Materials For Highway Purposes
Section 31-19-10.1 - Demand for hearing on question of necessity--Waiver of right to question--Finding of necessity as binding on all persons.
31-19-10.1. Demand for hearing on question of necessity--Waiver of right to question--Finding of necessity as binding on all persons. Within thirty days of the service of summons provided in § 31-19-7 or service of the declaration of taking provided in § 31-19-26, a defendant may demand a hearing in circuit court on the issue of the necessity of acquiring the property. Failure to make such demand or consent in writing to the taking, within the thirty-day period, shall constitute a waiver of the right to question the necessity of the taking. The finding of necessity by the South Dakota Transportation Commission or by a municipality, unless based upon fraud, bad faith, or an abuse of discretion, shall be binding on all persons.Source: SL 1976, ch 184, § 1; SL 1977, ch 242, § 1; SL 1990, ch 226, § 1.
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