South Dakota Codified Laws 47-26-32. Capacity of receiver to sue and be sued–Jurisdiction of court
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A receiver of a corporation appointed under the provisions of § 47-26-28 or 47-26-29 shall have authority to sue and defend in all courts in his own name as receiver of such corporation. The court appointing such receiver shall have exclusive jurisdiction of the corporation and its property, wherever situated.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 47-26-32
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1965, ch 24, § 57.