The circuit court may remove any trustee who has violated, or is unfit to execute, his trust. It may appoint a trustee whenever there is a vacancy and the declaration of trust does not provide a practicable method of appointment.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 55-3-20

  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.

Source: SDC 1939, § 59.0220.