South Dakota Codified Laws 29A-2-516. Duty of custodian of will–Liability
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After the death of a testator and on request of an interested person, a person having custody of a will of the testator shall deliver it with reasonable promptness to an appropriate court or to a person able to secure its probate. A person who willfully fails to deliver a will is liable to any person aggrieved for any damages that may be sustained by the failure.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 29A-2-516
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- Probate: Proving a will
- Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
Source: SL 1995, ch 167, § 2-516.