South Dakota Codified Laws 21-10-12. Temporary injunction against house of ill fame–Proof required–Notice to defendant
In an action under § 21-10-11 the court, or a judge in vacation, shall upon the presentation of a complaint alleging that the nuisance complained of exists, allow a temporary injunction without bond, if it shall be made to appear to the satisfaction of the court or judge by evidence in the form of affidavits, depositions, oral testimony, or otherwise, as the plaintiff may elect that such nuisance exists, unless the court or judge, by previous order, shall have directed the form and manner in which it shall be presented. Three days’ notice in writing shall be given the defendant of the hearing of the application, and if then continued at his instance, the temporary injunction shall be granted as a matter of course.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-10-12
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
Source: SL 1913, ch 123, § 2; RC 1919, § 2079; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4802.