South Dakota Statutes
§ 49-13-16 — Presumption of validity of order--Burden to prove invalidity.
South Dakota·Title 49 PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS·Ch. 49-13 PROCEDURE ON COMPLAINTS TO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
If any action or proceeding or order of the commission comes into question, the validity of the order is presumed. It is not necessary to allege or prove any fact upon which the validity of the order depends, but the burden is upon the party claiming the order to be invalid to plead and prove the facts establishing the invalidity.
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Legislative History
SDC 1939, § 52.0310; SL 1987, ch 345, § 29.
Nearby Sections
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§ 49-1-1
Repealed§ 49-1-10
Hearings before commission--Oaths.§ 49-1-11
Rules of commission.§ 49-1-13
Annual report to Governor--Contents.§ 49-1-13.1
Repealed§ 49-1-16
Duties of state's attorneys.§ 49-1-17
Repealed§ 49-1-19
Appeals from commission.