Statutes, codes, and regulations
South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 62 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Chapter 4 - COMPENSATION FOR INJURY OR DEATH
Section 62-4-19 - Payment of death benefits to personal representative-Release of employer from obligation

S.D. Codified Laws § 62-4-19

Download
PDF
Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 62-4-19 - Payment of death benefits to personal representative-Release of employer from obligation

The payment of compensation by the employer to the personal representative of the deceased employee pursuant to § 62-4-18 shall relieve the employer of all obligation as to the distribution of the compensation. The personal representative shall make payment to the distributees pursuant to the order of the court making the appointment.

SDCL 62-4-19

SL 1917, ch 376, § 23; RC 1919, § 9458 (6); SL 1921, ch 420; SDC 1939, § 64.0402 (5); SDC 1939, § 64.0402 (6) as enacted by SL 1945, ch 352; SL 2008, ch 278, §22.