South Dakota Codified Laws 15-13-2. Purposes for which reference made without agreement of parties
When the parties do not consent the court may, upon the application of either, or of its own motion, direct a reference in the following cases:
(1) When the trial of an issue of fact requires the examination of a long account on either side; in which case the referee may be directed to hear and decide the whole issue or report upon any specific question of fact involved therein;
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-13-2
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(2) When the taking of an account is necessary for the information of the court before judgment or for carrying a judgment or order into effect;
(3) When it is necessary for the information of the court in a special proceeding;
(4) When the case raises issues regarding any of the natural resources of this state, including, but not limited to, all minerals, uranium, oil, gas, coal, air, and water.
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.1502; Supreme Court Rule 82-12.