South Dakota § 15-6-43(e) - Evidence on motions.
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§ 15-6-43(e). Evidence on motions.
When a motion is based on facts not appearing of record the court may hear the matter on affidavits presented by the respective parties, but the court may direct that the matter be heard wholly or partly on oral testimony or depositions.
Upon motion of any party for a hearing pursuant to § 21-1-4.1, the court shall consider and decide the matter prior to trial.
Source: SD RCP, Rule 43 (e), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966; SL 1993, ch 387 (Supreme Court Rule 93-4).
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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