Unless a contrary intention appears, the person indemnifying is bound, on request of the person indemnified, to defend actions or proceedings brought against the latter in respect to the matters embraced by the indemnity; but the person indemnified has the right to conduct such defenses, if he chooses to do so.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 56-3-11

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

Source: SDC 1939, § 31.3107 (4); repealed SL 1966, ch 111, § 5; reenacted SL 1967, ch 235, § 7 (4).