Remedies against any nuisance are:

(1) A civil action;

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-10-5

  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

(2) Abatement; and

(3) In cases of public nuisance only, the additional remedy of indictment or information as prescribed by statute and rules relating thereto.

Source: CivC 1877, §§ 2054, 2055, 2059; CL 1887, §§ 4688, 4689, 4693; RCivC 1903, §§ 2400, 2401, 2405; RC 1919, §§ 2073, 2074, 2086; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4707.