South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 19 > Chapter 1 – Competency of Witnesses
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 19 > Chapter 1 - Competency of Witnesses
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- 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.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.