The writ of prohibition may be issued upon affidavit on application of the person beneficially interested.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-30-3

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

Source: CCivP 1877, § 709; CL 1887, § 5531; RCCivP 1903, § 778; RC 1919, § 3020; Supreme Court Rule 608, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4403.