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SDCL § 21-37-1 Circuit court power to change names--Pending proceedings and existing rights unaffected
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The circuit court shall have authority to change the names of persons, municipalities, and the name of any recorded plat or map of land situated within the limits of any municipality, as provided in this chapter. The change of names shall in no manner affect or alter any pending …
SDCL § 21-37-10 Judgment for costs against petitioner
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All proceedings under this chapter shall be at the cost of the petitioner and judgment may be entered against him for costs as in other civil actions. Source: CCivP 1877, § 737; CL 1887, § 5559; RCCivP 1903, § 806; RC 1919, § 3045; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.1001.
SDCL § 21-37-2 Residence required for change of name of person--Proceedings
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Any person who has been a bona fide resident of any county of this state for a period of six months next preceding the filing of the petition required in § 21-37-3 , may change his or her name by proceeding as provided by §§ 21-37-3 to 21-37-5 , inclusive. Source: CCivP 1877, § 7…
SDCL § 21-37-3 Petition for change of name of person--Contents
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A petition for change of name of a person must be filed in the office of the clerk of courts of the county of petitioner's said residence, entitled in the circuit court for said county and stating that the petitioner has been a bona fide resident citizen of such county for at lea…