If counsel for a party fails to appear to present argument, the court may hear argument of counsel who is present, and the case will be decided on the briefs unless the court otherwise orders.
S.D. Codified Laws § 15-26A-86
Nonappearance of parties
Source: Supreme Court Rule 79-1, Rule 15 (4); SDCL Supp, § 15-26A-63.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.