The writ of mandamus cannot be granted by default. The case must be heard by the court, whether the adverse party appear or not.
S.D. Codified Laws § 21-29-4
Grant of writ on default prohibited
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Holland v. Parker (1970)
Most recently applied in Sioux Falls Argus Leader v. Young (May 1990)
Source: CCivP 1877, § 698; CL 1887, § 5520; RCCivP 1903, § 767; RC 1919, § 3009; Supreme Court Rule 611, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4503.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.