South Dakota Statutes

§ 15-39-68 — Disposition of claim on failure of plaintiff to appear for hearing.

South Dakota·Title 15 CIVIL PROCEDURE·Ch. 15-38 SMALL CLAIMS PROCEDURE

If the plaintiff does not appear at any time set for hearing, the court may dismiss the claim for want of prosecution or enter a finding on the merits for the defendant or make such other disposition as may be proper.

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Legislative History

SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.4114; SDCL, § 15-39-32; Supreme Court Rule 81-4.

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§ 15-10-10

Expungement of notice of pendency--Costs on grant or denial of motion.

§ 15-10-11

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§ 15-10-2

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§ 15-10-3

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§ 15-10-4

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§ 15-10-5

§ 15-10-6

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§ 15-10-7

Expungement of notice of pendency upon motion therefor--Undertaking.

§ 15-10-8

Expungement of notice of pendency--Notice of motion--Proof considered.

§ 15-10-9

Expungement of notice of pendency--Effect.

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