South Dakota Codified Laws 21-36-18. Placement on trial calendar if issue joined
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If the issue be joined by the service of an answer by any defendant, the cause shall be placed upon the trial calendar of the next regular term of said court by the service of notice of trial as provided by law and the rules of court.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-36-18
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Source: SL 1909, ch 104, § 4; RC 1919, § 3052; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4203.