The following forms are prescribed for use in small claims procedure, but failure to use or fill out completely or accurately any of the same shall not avoid any acts done pursuant to this chapter provided compliance with the preceding sections is made and the information required by such sections or the following forms is substantially and accurately recorded and furnished in writing as required by this chapter.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-39-78

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA )

) SS IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT

COUNTY OF _____________ )

NOTICE TO PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANT OF TIME FOR HEARING

TO: ________________________________

Plaintiff

TO: ________________________________

Defendant

The Defendant has denied your claim in whole or in part.

The Court will hold a hearing on this claim on ____, ____, 20____, at ____ M. in the hearing room/courtroom at __________, __________, South Dakota.

If your claim is supported by witnesses, account books, receipts or other documents, you should produce them at the hearing. Subpoenas for witnesses, if requested in advance, will be issued by the Clerk.

If you have any questions you should contact the Clerk of this Court.

Dated this ____ day of ____, 20____.

_____________________________________

Magistrate Clerk

By:

_____________________________________

Address

_____________________________________

Phone

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA )

) SS IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT

COUNTY OF _____________ )

_________________________, Plaintiff vs. _________________________, Defendant

NOTICE OF SMALL CLAIMS LAWSUIT

TO:__________________________________

___________________________________ has made a claim against you in this Court for the following sum: $____________________

Amount of Claim

Description of Claim: ___________________________________________________________