South Dakota Codified Laws 21-25B-15. Five-member panel for multiple parties–Selection process
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In all cases, if there is more than one plaintiff or defendant a five–member panel shall be appointed regardless of the amount of damages involved. If there are two plaintiffs or defendants, each may select one member of the panel in the same manner as provided in § 21-25B-13. If there are more than two plaintiffs or defendants, then all plaintiffs or defendants shall agree upon their selections to the panel. If one or both of the panel members have not been selected by the plaintiffs or defendants within fifteen days, then the presiding judge of the circuit court shall appoint one or two members for the plaintiffs or defendants as the case may be.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-25B-15
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- 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.
Source: SL 1976, ch 155, § 13.