Section 43-31-13 - Possession and occupancy of homestead--Surviving spouse--Minor children

43-31-13. Possession and occupancy of homestead--Surviving spouse--Minor children.Upon the death of either husband or wife, the survivor may continue to possess and occupy the whole homestead until it is otherwise disposed of according to law; and upon the death of both husband and wife the children may continue to possess and occupy the whole homestead until the youngest child becomes of age. Source: SL 1874-5, ch 37, §15; PolC 1877, ch 38, §15; CL 1887, §2463; RPolC 1903, §3231; RC 1919, §466; SDC 1939, §51.1716.