The laws of the state, territory, possession, or other jurisdiction or country under which a foreign business trust is organized govern its organization and internal affairs and the liability of its beneficial owners and trustees. A foreign business trust may not be denied registration by reason of any difference between those laws and the laws of the state.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 47-14B-1

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.

Source: SL 2001, ch 245, § 97.