It shall only be necessary to allege in the complaint the name of the person last seized, a general description of the estate and its approximate value, the names of the occupants or the persons in possession and claiming such estate, if known, their lastknown residence and post office address, and the facts and circumstances in consequence of which the estate is claimed to have escheated, with an allegation that by reason thereof the State of South Dakota has a right by law to such estate.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-36-8

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1909, ch 104, § 4; RC 1919, § 3052; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4203.