South Dakota Codified Laws 58-37A-4. Definition of terms
Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1) “Benefit contract,” the agreement for provision of benefits authorized by § 58-37A-16, as that agreement is described in § 58-37A-19;
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 58-37A-4
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- written: include typewriting and typewritten, printing and printed, except in the case of signatures, and where the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) “Benefit member,” any adult member who is designated by the laws or rules of the society to be a benefit member under a benefit contract;
(3) “Certificate,” the document issued as written evidence of the benefit contract;
(4) “Laws,” the society’s articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws, however designated;
(5) “Lodge,” subordinate member units of the society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches, or by any other designation;
(6) “Premiums,” premiums, rates, dues, or other required contributions by whatever name known, which are payable under the certificate;
(7) “Rules,” all rules, regulations, or resolutions adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors which are intended to have general application to the members of the society;
(8) “Society,” fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated.
Source: SL 1990, ch 410, § 4.