In case of commencement of a contest involving presidential electors, prior to the official canvass, the plaintiff or plaintiffs must in good faith designate as defendants all candidates for such electors as shall have received a sufficient number of votes so there is a reasonable chance of their election.
S.D. Codified Laws § 12-22-13
Designation of defendants in contest of presidential election
Source: SDC 1939, § 16.1910.
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