South Dakota § 15-6-7(b) - Motions and other papers.
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§ 15-6-7(b). Motions and other papers.
(1) An application to the court for an order shall be by motion which, unless made during a hearing or trial, shall be made in writing, shall state with particularity the grounds therefor, and shall set forth the relief or order sought. The requirement of writing is fulfilled if the motion is stated in a written notice of the hearing of the motion.
(2) The rules applicable to captions, signing, and other matters of form of pleadings apply to all motions and other papers provided for by this chapter.
(3) Exhibits and other attachments to motions are subject to the provisions of Rule 11 and the protective provisions of § 15-6-26(c).
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.1001; SD RCP, Rule 7 (b), as adopted by Supp. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966; SL 2001, ch 295 (Supreme Court Rule 01-03); SL 2006, ch 278 (Supreme Court Rule 06-04), eff. July 1, 2006.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 15-6-7(b) ("Motions and other papers.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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