South Dakota Codified Laws 21-42-13. Proof required on default judgment–Treasurer’s certificate as prima facie evidence
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No judgment shall be entered against any defendant in default without proof of the allegations of the complaint, but the treasurer’s certificate of sale shall be prima facie evidence of the validity, legality, and sufficiency of all of the proceedings leading up to the issuance of such certificate in all cases.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-42-13
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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 1941, ch 161, § 6; SL 1943, ch 140; SDC Supp 1960, § 37.16A06.