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Home » US Law » 2022 South Dakota Codified Laws » Title 55 - Fiduciaries and Trusts » Chapter 03 - Express Trusts For Third Party Beneficiaries » Section 55-3-20 – Removal of trustee by circuit court–Vacant trusteeship filled by court.

55-3-20. Removal of trustee by circuit court–Vacant trusteeship filled by court.

The circuit court may remove any trustee who has violated, or is unfit to execute, his trust. It may appoint a trustee whenever there is a vacancy and the declaration of trust does not provide a practicable method of appointment.

Source: SDC 1939, §59.0220.