South Dakota Codified Laws 21-32-1. Office of Commissioner of Claims created–Appointment of circuit judge to act
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There is hereby created the Office of Commissioner of Claims. The presiding circuit judge for the county in this state in which an alleged claim on contract or tort against the state has arisen shall appoint a circuit judge from the circuit for the county in which the action arose lies to act ex officio as the commissioner.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-32-1
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
Source: SL 1947, ch 156, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 33.4301; SL 1978, ch 157, § 1.