South Dakota

15-39-1. 15-39-1, 15-39-2. Superseded

15-39-3. 15-39-3, 15-39-4. Repealed by SL 1980, ch 168, §§ 7, 8

15-39-5. 15-39-5 to 15-39-44. Superseded

15-39-45. Uniform rules of practice for circuit and magistrate courts--Purpose and scope of rules--Exemplary damages restricted.

15-39-45.1. Jurisdictional amount of claim.

15-39-46. Alternative to action begun by summons.

15-39-47. Persons authorized to act as attorney--Notice to attorney.

15-39-48. Plaintiff's statement of claim to clerk--Entry in docket--Signature--Contents--Multiple claims--Beginning of action.

15-39-49. Addresses of parties stated to clerk--Filing in docket.

15-39-50. Determination of sufficiency of plaintiff's statement.

15-39-51. Deputy clerk authorized to act--Magistrate to perform clerk's duties.

15-39-52. Entry fee--Summons not required--Statement to clerk or magistrate in lieu of pleading--Fee exemption.

15-39-53. Court rules may provide for modified procedure.

15-39-54. Time of hearing on claim.

15-39-55. Notice valid though refused by defendant--Further notice on failure of delivery.

15-39-56. Jury trial and appeal waived by plaintiff--Right to jury trial if action removed by defendant.

15-39-57. Claim of trial by court or jury by defendant--Affidavit--Special rule in designated judicial circuit governing removal to the regular civil docket of the court--Entry fee and undertaking.

15-39-58. Transmittal of papers upon removal--Pleadings and speedy trial.

15-39-59. 15-39-59. Repealed by SL 2000, ch 260

15-39-60. 15-39-60. Repealed by Supreme Court Rule 97-17

15-39-61. Separation of parties when removal sought as to part--Copies of papers transmitted in lieu of originals.

15-39-62. Docket entries transmitted on removal to circuit court.

15-39-63. 15-39-63. Repealed by Supreme Court Rule 97-19

15-39-64. Default of defendant failing to comply with requirements.

15-39-65. Docket entry as to defense--Contents of entry.

15-39-66. Setoff or counterclaim stated by defendant--Notice to plaintiff and postponement of hearing--Answer by plaintiff--Request for jury trial or petition for removal on non-compulsory counterclaims--Provisions not compulsory.

15-39-67. Amendment of claim or answer.

15-39-68. Disposition of claim on failure of plaintiff to appear for hearing.

15-39-69. Venue.

15-39-70. Subpoenas for witnesses.

15-39-71. Witnesses and evidence received on hearing.

15-39-72. Signature of docket on determination of action.

15-39-73. Items allowable as costs--Costs assessed for delay or vexatious claim or defense--Judgment and execution for costs.

15-39-74. Court order as to method of payment of judgment--Stay of execution during compliance.

15-39-75. Grounds for vacation of judgment and stay of execution--Repayment ordered.

15-39-76. Costs awarded on motion to vacate judgment.

15-39-76.1. Notice of payment of judgment.

15-39-76.2. Cancellation of judgment or transcript--Notice by prevailing party or attorney.

15-39-77. Guardian ad litem.

15-39-78. Forms for use in small claims procedure.

15-39-79. Use of small claims procedure to collect unreimbursed medical or health care costs from other parent.