The owner of said land or the owner of the mineral rights may then file with the register of deeds of the county where said land is situated, an affidavit setting forth that affiant is the owner of said land or mineral rights; that the lease has expired or become forfeited, reciting the facts constituting such expiration or forfeiture; and setting out in said affidavit a copy of the notice served as provided in § 45-7-4 and the manner and time of the service thereof.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 45-7-5

  • 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.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC

Source: SL 1941, ch 180, § 1; SL 1943, ch 154; SDC Supp 1960, § 42.0812.