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.