Such petition must show the name of the municipality, the date of its incorporation, the fact that it contains a population of less than two hundred fifty persons, and that the petitioners are the owners of more than one–half of the real property contained within its limits, in area, and of more than one–half of such real property in assessed valuation, as shown by the last assessment thereof prior to the filing of such petition. Such petition shall be verified by the affidavit of two or more of the petitioners to the effect that the statements contained in it are true and be filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 9-6-2

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.

Source: SL 1903, ch 91, § 1; RC 1919, § 6566; SDC 1939, § 45.3002.

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