If, prior to or during the hearing, a party discovers additional evidence or material previously requested or ordered which is subject to discovery or inspection under §§ 26-7A-58 to 26-7A-70, inclusive, the party shall promptly notify the other parties or their attorneys or the court of the existence of the additional evidence or material.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 26-7A-71

  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • 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 1991, ch 217, § 69N.