Any finding of fact, conclusion of law, decision, or final order made in a small claims proceeding may not be used as evidence in any separate or subsequent action or proceeding between anyone in any tribunal, agency, or court of this state or the United States, regardless of whether the prior action was between the same or related parties or involved the same facts.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 62-2-22

  • 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 2006, ch 271, § 11.