(1) Motions to dismiss. Any party may file any motion permitted by § 15-6-12(b). Unless the court orders a stay, the filing of a motion to dismiss will not eliminate or postpone otherwise applicable pleading or disclosure requirements.

(2) Motions for summary judgment.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-6-74

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(A) Any party may file any motion permitted by § 15-6-56.

(B) Limited number. Each party may file no more than one motion for summary judgment under § 15-6-56. The motion may include more than one ground.

(C) Deadline. Motions for summary judgment under § 15-6-56 must be filed no later than 90 days before trial.

Source: SL 2016, ch 238 (Supreme Court Rule 15-16), eff. Jan. 1, 2016.