When an affidavit has been filed and recorded as provided in § 43-30-7, the record thereof, or the record of a duly certified copy thereof, shall be prima facie evidence of the facts therein stated, for the purposes of this chapter.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 43-30-8

  • 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.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

Source: SL 1947, ch 233, § 8; SL 1951, ch 256, § 8; SDC Supp 1960, § 51.16B08.