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SMALL v. STATE

No. 22513.

659 N.W.2d 15 (2003)

2003 SD 29

Alma and George SMALL, Plaintiffs and Appellants, v. STATE of South Dakota, Department of Social Services Office of Child Protection Services, Defendant and Appellee.

Supreme Court of South Dakota.

Decided March 12, 2003.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Neil E. Carsrud of Dakota Plains Legal Services, Mission, for plaintiffs and appellants.

Lawrence E. Long, Attorney General, Kirsten E. Jasper, Special Assistant Attorney General, Pierre, for defendant and appellee.

PER CURIAM.

[¶ 1.] Alma and George Small appeal from an order dismissing their amended complaint for declaratory judgment on the basis that the circuit court lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter. We affirm.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] On February 15, 1985 the Department of Social Services filed a petition in circuit court alleging that the Smalls' five children were dependent and neglected children as defined...

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