S.D. Codified Laws § 56-2-3
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Joint control of deposits of assets--Agreement between insured and surety--Withdrawal procedure
Official statutory text
It shall be lawful for any party of whom a bond, undertaking or other obligation is required, to agree with his surety or sureties for the deposit of any or all moneys and assets for which he and his surety or sureties are or may be held responsible, with a bank, savings bank, safe deposit or trust company, authorized by law to do business as such or with other depository approved by the court or a judge thereof, if such deposit is otherwise proper, for the safekeeping thereof, and in such manner as to prevent the withdrawal of such money or assets or any part thereof, without the written consent of such surety or sureties, or an order of court, or a judge thereof made on such notice to such surety or sureties as such court or judge may direct; provided, however, that such agreement shall not in any manner release from or change the liability of the principal or sureties as established by the terms of said bond.
Source: SL 1951, ch 174; SDC Supp 1960, § 31.3109.
Source: SL 1951, ch 174; SDC Supp 1960, § 31.3109.
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