In any such inquisition by a coroner, when he or the jury deem it requisite, he may summon one or more physicians or surgeons to make an examination, and shall allow in such case a reasonable compensation instead of witness fees.
S.D. Codified Laws § 23-14-9
Physician summoned to make examination--Compensation
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.1007.
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