Chapter
SMALL CLAIMS PROCEDURE
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-1— 15-39-1, 15-39-2. Superseded
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-3— 15-39-3, 15-39-4. Repealed by SL 1980, ch 168, §§ 7, 8
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-5— 15-39-5 to 15-39-44. Superseded
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-45— Uniform rules of practice for circuit and magistrate courts--Purpose and scope of rules--Exemplary damages restricted
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-45.1— Jurisdictional amount of claim
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-46— Alternative to action begun by summons
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-47— Persons authorized to act as attorney--Notice to attorney
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-48— Plaintiff's statement of claim to clerk--Entry in docket--Signature--Contents--Multiple claims--Beginning of action
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-49— Addresses of parties stated to clerk--Filing in docket
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-50— Determination of sufficiency of plaintiff's statement
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-51— Deputy clerk authorized to act--Magistrate to perform clerk's duties
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-52— Entry fee--Summons not required--Statement to clerk or magistrate in lieu of pleading--Fee exemption
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-53— Court rules may provide for modified procedure
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-54— Time of hearing on claim
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-55— Notice valid though refused by defendant--Further notice on failure of delivery
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-56— Jury trial and appeal waived by plaintiff--Right to jury trial if action removed by defendant
- S.D. Codified Laws § 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
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-58— Transmittal of papers upon removal--Pleadings and speedy trial
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-59— 15-39-59. Repealed by SL 2000, ch 260
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-60— 15-39-60. Repealed by Supreme Court Rule 97-17
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-61— Separation of parties when removal sought as to part--Copies of papers transmitted in lieu of originals
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-62— Docket entries transmitted on removal to circuit court
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-63— 15-39-63. Repealed by Supreme Court Rule 97-19
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-64— Default of defendant failing to comply with requirements
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-65— Docket entry as to defense--Contents of entry
- S.D. Codified Laws § 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
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-67— Amendment of claim or answer
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-68— Disposition of claim on failure of plaintiff to appear for hearing
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-69— Venue
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-70— Subpoenas for witnesses
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-71— Witnesses and evidence received on hearing
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-72— Signature of docket on determination of action
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-73— Items allowable as costs--Costs assessed for delay or vexatious claim or defense--Judgment and execution for costs
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-74— Court order as to method of payment of judgment--Stay of execution during compliance
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-75— Grounds for vacation of judgment and stay of execution--Repayment ordered
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-76— Costs awarded on motion to vacate judgment
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-76.1— Notice of payment of judgment
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-76.2— Cancellation of judgment or transcript--Notice by prevailing party or attorney
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-77— Guardian ad litem
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-78— Forms for use in small claims procedure
- S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-79— Use of small claims procedure to collect unreimbursed medical or health care costs from other parent