21-5-3. Limitation of actions.Every action for wrongful death shall be commenced within three years after the death of such deceased person. Source: SL 1909, ch 301, §3; RC 1919, §2931; SDC 1939, §37.2203; SL 1947, ch 173; SL 1951, ch 193; SL 1957, ch 194; SL 1963, ch 235; SL 1967, ch 149.
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