South Dakota Codified Laws 15-39-78. Forms for use in small claims procedure
The following forms are prescribed for use in small claims procedure, but failure to use or fill out completely or accurately any of the same shall not avoid any acts done pursuant to this chapter provided compliance with the preceding sections is made and the information required by such sections or the following forms is substantially and accurately recorded and furnished in writing as required by this chapter.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-39-78
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA )
) SS IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT
COUNTY OF _____________ )
NOTICE TO PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANT OF TIME FOR HEARING
TO: ________________________________
Plaintiff
TO: ________________________________
Defendant
The Defendant has denied your claim in whole or in part.
The Court will hold a hearing on this claim on ____, ____, 20____, at ____ M. in the hearing room/courtroom at __________, __________, South Dakota.
If your claim is supported by witnesses, account books, receipts or other documents, you should produce them at the hearing. Subpoenas for witnesses, if requested in advance, will be issued by the Clerk.
If you have any questions you should contact the Clerk of this Court.
Dated this ____ day of ____, 20____.
_____________________________________
Magistrate Clerk
By:
_____________________________________
Address
_____________________________________
Phone
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA )
) SS IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT
COUNTY OF _____________ )
_________________________, Plaintiff vs. _________________________, Defendant
NOTICE OF SMALL CLAIMS LAWSUIT
TO:__________________________________
___________________________________ has made a claim against you in this Court for the following sum: $____________________
Amount of Claim
Description of Claim: ___________________________________________________________