The author of a power as the term is used in this chapter is the person by whom a power is created, whether by grant or devise; and the holder of a power is the person in whom the power is vested, whether by grant, devise, or reservation.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 43-11-5

  • Devise: To gift property by will.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: CivC 1877, § 299; CL 1887, § 2815; RCivC 1903, § 322; RC 1919, § 391; SDC 1939, § 59.0404.