An action to enjoin any nuisance, as defined in § 35-10-17, may be brought in the name of the State of South Dakota by the attorney general or by the state’s attorney of the county in which the property constituting the nuisance is located. Any action to abate or to enjoin the nuisance may be commenced and conducted as other actions or proceedings for injunction. However, the complaint or affidavit used may be made on information and belief and no bond is required in instituting the proceedings or to secure the issuance of any such injunction.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 35-10-19

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1939, ch 15, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 5.0114-3; SL 2008, ch 37, § 203.