43-41-5. Claimant to prove ownership.The finder of a thing may, in good faith, before giving it up, require reasonable proof of ownership from any person claiming it. Source: CivC 1877, §1066; CL 1887, §3690; RCivC 1903, §1386; RC 1919, §1009; SDC 1939, §60.0203.
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