If a stay of proceedings be not intended, the words requiring the stay must be omitted from the writ of certiorari; these words may be inserted or omitted, in the sound discretion of the court, but if omitted, the power of the inferior court or officer is not suspended or the proceedings stayed.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-31-5

  • Writ of certiorari: An order issued by the Supreme Court directing the lower court to transmit records for a case for which it will hear on appeal.

Source: CCivP 1877, § 689; CL 1887, § 5511; RCCivP 1903, § 758; RC 1919, § 3000; Supreme Court Rule 559, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.0405.