Findings of fact shall be based exclusively on the evidence and on matters officially noticed.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 1-26-23

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

Source: SL 1966, ch 159, § 9 (7).