South Dakota § 21-15-3 Order to defendant to show cause against delivery of property to plaintiff--Procedure in hearing.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 21-15-3 — Order to defendant to show cause against delivery of property to plaintiff--Procedure in hearing.

South Dakota § 21-15-3

Title 21JUDICIAL REMEDIES

Ch. 21-15CLAIM AND DELIVERY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

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Bluebook

S.D. Codified Laws § 21-15-3 (2026).

Text

Upon filing the summons and complaint, and the affidavit pursuant to § 21-15-2 , the judge of the court having jurisdiction shall by order, require cause to be shown at a specified time and place, after reasonable notice to the defendant, why the plaintiff should not have delivery of the property claimed. Except as inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, chapter 15-6 shall apply to the conduct of the hearing.

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Upon filing the summons and complaint, and the affidavit pursuant to § 21-15-2 , the judge of the court having jurisdiction shall by order, require cause to be shown at a specified time and place, after reasonable notice to the defendant, why the plaintiff should not have delivery of the property claimed. Except as inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, chapter 15-6 shall apply to the conduct of the hearing.

Legislative History

CCivP 1877, § 178; CL 1887, § 4974; RCCivP 1903, § 186; RC 1919, § 2413; Supreme Court Rule 594, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.3802; SL 1973, ch 145, § 1.