In any suit, action, or proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of, or relating to, any contract, proceeding, or action of a conservation district, the district shall be deemed to have been established in accordance with the provisions of this chapter upon proof of the issuance by the secretary of state of the certificate described by § 38-8-17. A copy of such certificate duly certified by the secretary of state shall be admissible in evidence in any such suit, action, or proceeding and shall be proof of the filing and contents thereof.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 38-8-18

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

Source: SL 1937, ch 19, § 5; SDC 1939, § 4.1507; SL 1947, ch 11; SDC Supp 1960, § 4.1507 (9).