A judgment by confession may be docketed, either for money due or to become due, or to secure any person against contingent liability on behalf of the defendant, or both, in the manner prescribed by this chapter.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-26-1

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: CCivP 1877, § 715; CL 1887, § 5537; RCCivP 1903, § 784; RC 1919, § 3023; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.0301; SL 2019, ch 105, § 1.