South Dakota § 15-6-39(b) - Trial by the court.

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§ 15-6-39(b). Trial by the court.

Issues not demanded for trial by jury as provided in § 15-6-38 shall be tried by the court; but, notwithstanding the failure of a party to demand a jury in an action in which such a demand might have been made of right, the court in its discretion upon motion may order a trial by a jury of any or all issues.

Source: SD RCP, Rule 39 (b), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966.

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 15-6-39(b) ("Trial by the court.") 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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