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Section 15-39-76.1 – Notice of payment of judgment.

15-39-76.1. Notice of payment of judgment. The lienholder shall notify the clerk upon full payment of the judgment, and the clerk shall satisfy the judgment at no charge to the parties involved. Upon receipt of a claim by the debtor that the judgment has been paid in full but has not been satisfied by the […]

Section 15-39-77 – Guardian ad litem.

15-39-77. Guardian ad litem. When a minor is a party to a small claims action, a parent or guardian or conservator shall be considered a guardian ad litem for purpose of commencing said action or receiving service thereof. Source: Supreme Court Rule 81-4; SL 1993, ch 213, §92.

Section 15-39-78 – Forms for use in small claims procedure.

15-39-78. Forms for use in small claims procedure. The following forms are prescribed for use in small claims procedure, but failure to use or fill out completely or accurately any of the same shall not avoid any acts done pursuant to this chapter provided compliance with the preceding sections is made and the information required […]

Section 15-39-70 – Subpoenas for witnesses.

15-39-70. Subpoenas for witnesses. Subpoenas for witnesses, if requested, will be issued by the clerk and served according to the specifications of §15-6-45(c). Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.4109; SDCL, §15-39-34; Supreme Court Rule 81-4; SL 1988, ch 428 (Supreme Court Rule 87-9).

Section 15-39-71 – Witnesses and evidence received on hearing.

15-39-71. Witnesses and evidence received on hearing. Witnesses shall be sworn; but the court shall conduct the hearing in such order and form and with such methods of proof as it deems best suited to discover the facts and to determine the justice of the case. Interrogatories shall not be filed nor depositions taken, except […]

Section 15-39-73 – Items allowable as costs–Costs assessed for delay or vexatious claim or defense–Judgment and execution for costs.

15-39-73. Items allowable as costs–Costs assessed for delay or vexatious claim or defense–Judgment and execution for costs. The actual cash disbursements of the prevailing party for entry fee, mailing fees, witness fees, and officers’ fees shall be allowed as costs. No other costs shall be allowed either party, except by special order of the court. […]