On an examination under this chapter either party may examine witnesses on his behalf and the judgment debtor may be examined in the same manner as a witness. All examinations and answers under this chapter shall be on oath except that when a corporation answers, the answer shall be on the oath of an officer thereof, and when a limited liability company answers, the answer shall be on the oath of a manager, or member thereof if such limited liability company has no managers.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-20-8

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Oath: includes affirmation. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §§ 33.2401, 33.2402; SL 1994, ch 351, § 37.