South Dakota Statutes

§ 15-6-42(a) — Consolidation of actions.

South Dakota § 15-6-42(a)
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 15CIVIL PROCEDURE
Ch. 15RULES OF PROCEDURE IN CIRCUIT COURTS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 15-6-42(a) (2026).

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When actions involving a common question of law or fact are pending before the court, it may order a joint hearing or trial of any or all the matters in issue in the actions; it may order all the actions consolidated; and it may make such orders concerning proceedings therein as may tend to avoid unnecessary costs or delay.

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Legislative History

SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.0917; SD RCP, Rule 42 (a), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966.

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