South Dakota § 20-13-41 Proceedings on default by respondent.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 20-13-41 — Proceedings on default by respondent.

South Dakota § 20-13-41

Title 20PERSONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

Ch. 20-12HUMAN RIGHTS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-41 (2026).

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When a respondent has failed to answer a charge at a hearing as provided by § 20-13-39 the Commission of Human Rights may enter his default. For good cause shown, the commission may set aside an entry of default within ten days after the date of the entry. If the respondent is in default, the commission may proceed to hear testimony adduced upon behalf of the charging party. After hearing testimony, the commission may enter any order the evidence warrants.

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When a respondent has failed to answer a charge at a hearing as provided by § 20-13-39 the Commission of Human Rights may enter his default. For good cause shown, the commission may set aside an entry of default within ten days after the date of the entry. If the respondent is in default, the commission may proceed to hear testimony adduced upon behalf of the charging party. After hearing testimony, the commission may enter any order the evidence warrants.