S.D. Codified Laws § 56-3-11

Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024

Section 56-3-11 - Defense by indemnitor of actions against indemnified-Right of person indemnified to conduct defense

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.

SDCL 56-3-11

SDC 1939, § 31.3107 (4); repealed SL 1966, ch 111, § 5; re-enacted SL 1967, ch 235, § 7 (4).