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Chapter 15-14

S.D. Codified Laws ch. 15-14

Conduct of Jury Trials

15-14-1Order of proceedings at trial.15-14-2Order of presentation of evidence and argument by different counsel.15-14-3Names of jurors deposited in suitable container.15-14-4Procedure for challenging jury panel.15-14-5Drawing of names from container.15-14-6RepealedRepealed 15-14-6.1Challenges for cause in a civil case.15-14-7Challenge of individual jurors--Number of peremptory challenges--Alternating by parties.15-14-8Challenges when several parties on one side.15-14-9Trial of jury challenges for cause--Witnesses.15-14-10Procedure for peremptory challenges--Replacement of jurors challenged.15-14-10.1Choosing alternate jurors.15-14-10.2Number of prospective jurors.15-14-10.3Selection of prospective jurors.15-14-10.4Determining manner of exercising peremptory challenge.15-14-10.5Exercise of peremptory challenge.15-14-11Oath of jurors--Affirmation.15-14-12Admonitions by court on separation of jury.15-14-13Discharge of juror unable to proceed with trial--Proceedings after discharge.15-14-14Stenographic report of opening statements not required.15-14-15One counsel on each side to examine witness.15-14-16View of premises by jury.15-14-17Number of counsel and time allowed for argument to jury.15-14-18Scope of argument to jury--Argument on law.15-14-19Retirement of jury for deliberation.15-14-20Papers, exhibits, and notes taken into jury room.15-14-21Communications to and from jury during deliberations.15-14-22Other business of court during jury deliberations--Case open until jury discharged.15-14-23Verdict to include value and damages in action for recovery of personal property.15-14-24Sealed verdict directed on agreement during adjournment.15-14-25Receipt from jury and reading of verdict--Inquiry--Number of votes required.15-14-26Polling of jury--Dissenting votes.15-14-27Actions in which five-sixths vote by jury sufficient.15-14-28Receipt and reading of verdict when five-sixths vote sufficient--Inquiry--Dissenting votes.15-14-29Polling of jury when five-sixths vote sufficient--Dissenting votes.15-14-30Correction of irregularities in verdict.15-14-31Minute entry on receipt of verdict--Contents.15-14-32Jury discharged by final adjournment for term.15-14-33New trial after verdict not returned.