South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 21 > Chapter 30 – Writ of Prohibition


§ 21-30-1	Counterpart of mandamus–Purposes for which writ used
§ 21-30-2	Power to issue writ where ordinary remedy inadequate
§ 21-30-3	Affidavit and application for writ
§ 21-30-4	Alternative and peremptory writs–Terms of writ
§ 21-30-5	Proceedings as for mandamus

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.
Allegation: something that someone says happened.
Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
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.