Upon the trial of the action, after issue joined, or upon the hearing of proofs on the part of the state in cases of default, the court shall make its findings and render judgment in accordance with the facts and the law of the case, which judgment shall be final and conclusive as to the title of the property of the estate, real or personal, subject only to the right of appeal as provided in § 21-36-28. The cost of suit shall be taxed as other actions in the circuit court.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-36-20

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • 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, §§ 7, 9; RC 1919, §§ 3055, 3057; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4205.

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