# S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-2: Limitation of actions on claims against the state

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C32_S21-32-2

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-2
- **Heading:** Limitation of actions on claims against the state
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 21 / Chapter 32 / Section 21-32-2

## Text

Action on any claim on contract or tort against the state shall be commenced within one year after same has arisen.

Source: SL 1947, ch 156, § 7; SDC Supp 1960, § 33.4307.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-1 Office of Commissioner of Claims created--Appointment of circuit judge to act](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C32_S21-32-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-2 Limitation of actions on claims against the state](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C32_S21-32-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-3 Filing of petition on claim for which no appointment--Certification to presiding circuit judge--Appointment of commissioner--Filing if claim arose, or petitioner resides, out of state](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C32_S21-32-3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-4 Service of petition on attorney general--Answer and defense by attorney general](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C32_S21-32-4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-5 Time and place fixed for hearing claim--Notice to attorney general](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C32_S21-32-5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-6 Evidence received at hearing on claim--Adjournment of hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C32_S21-32-6.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-7 Filing of commissioner's findings on claim against the state--Submission to Governor and Legislature--Findings advisory only](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C32_S21-32-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-8 State as defendant in actions involving property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C32_S21-32-8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-9 Service on attorney general in property action involving state--Appearance and representation of state](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C32_S21-32-9.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-10 Original action in Supreme Court on claim disallowed by state auditor--Filing of complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C32_S21-32-10.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-11 Undertaking for costs filed by plaintiff in Supreme Court action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C32_S21-32-11.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-12 Service of complaint and notice to plead on attorney general--Pleading by attorney general](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C32_S21-32-12.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-13 Trial of action in Supreme Court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C32_S21-32-13.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-14 Execution not issued against state--Judgment certified to state auditor--Payment of damages](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C32_S21-32-14.md)

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