South Dakota Codified Laws 21-25A-17. Adjournment or postponement of hearing–Failure of party to appear–Court order toproceed promptly
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Unless otherwise provided by the agreement, the arbitrators may adjourn the hearing from time to time as necessary and, on request of a party and for good cause, or upon their own motion may postpone the hearing to a time not later than the date fixed by the agreement for making the award unless the parties consent to a later date. The arbitrators may hear and determine the controversy upon the evidence produced notwithstanding the failure of a party duly notified to appear. The court on application may direct the arbitrators to proceed promptly with the hearing and determination of the controversy.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-25A-17
- Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.
- 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 1971, ch 157, § 5 (1).