South Dakota Statutes
§ 16-5-16 — Special emergency term of court when immediate trial demanded by extraordinary circumstances--Summons of jury.
South Dakota § 16-5-16
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-5-16 (2026).
Text
In any case where, because of any extraordinary circumstances, the interests of justice demand an immediate trial, the court may, upon its own motion, call and hold a special term of court, and summon a jury when necessary, in the county where such action is pending, and hear, try, and determine such action and render judgment therein without delay.
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Legislative History
SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.1106.
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Bluebook (online)
South Dakota § 16-5-16, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/16-5-16.