§ 21-29-4

S.D. Codified Laws § 21-29-4 (2026)

Grant of writ on default prohibited.

CCivP 1877, § 698; CL 1887, § 5520; RCCivP 1903, § 767; RC 1919, § 3009; Supreme Court Rule 611, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4503.

The writ of mandamus cannot be granted by default. The case must be heard by the court, whether the adverse party appear or not.

Source: CCivP 1877, § 698; CL 1887, § 5520; RCCivP 1903, § 767; RC 1919, § 3009; Supreme Court Rule 611, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4503.