2013 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 15 - CIVIL PROCEDURE
Chapter 39 - Small Claims Procedure
§ 15-39-50 Determination of sufficiency of plaintiff's statement.


SD Codified L § 15-39-50 (2013) What's This?

15-39-50. Determination of sufficiency of plaintiff's statement. The clerk shall serve in a supervisory role to determine whether or not plaintiff has met the criteria of sufficiency and clarity.

If the clerk deems the statement of a cause of action insufficient, the court at the request of the plaintiff or the clerk shall decide whether such cause of action shall be received.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.4108; SDCL, § 15-39-10; Supreme Court Rule 81-4.

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