§ 15-6-8(a) — Claims for relief.

A pleading which sets forth a claim for relief, whether an original claim, counterclaim, cross - claim, or third - party claim, shall contain: (1) A short and plain statement of the claim showing that the pleader is entitled to relief; and (2) A demand for judgment for the relief to which he deems himself entitled. Relief in the alternative or of several different types may be demanded.

Legislative History

SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.0903; SD RCP, Rule 8 (a), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966.