After final judgment in a civil action or proceeding in which security for disbursements has been given as required by law, the circuit court, upon motion of the defendant or other person having a right to all or part of the disbursements, may enter a judgment against the surety and against his personal representatives, for the amount of the disbursements or as much as may be unpaid.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-17-47

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1992, ch 148, § 12.