Every corporation formed under the provisions of this chapter, and every corporation formed under the laws of any other state or territory or of the United States, owning or operating lines of telegraph or telephone within this state, shall have power to acquire such real property as may be necessary for the construction and maintenance of its lines of telegraph or telephone by condemnation, as prescribed by law and the rules of practice and procedure pertaining to condemnation proceedings.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 49-30-12

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.

Source: SDC 1939, § 52.1311 (9).