Scope of Chapter

This chapter governs the procedure in the circuit courts of the State of South Dakota in all suits of a civil nature, with the exceptions stated in § 15-6-81 . It shall be construed to secure the just, speedy and inexpensive determination of every action. Source: SD RCP, Rule 1, as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966.