If the return of the writ of certiorari be defective the court may order a further return to be made. When a full return has been made the court must hear the parties, or such of them as may attend for that purpose, and may thereupon, give judgment either affirming or annulling or modifying the proceedings below.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-31-7

  • 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, § 692; CL 1887, § 5514; RCCivP 1903, § 761; RC 1919, § 3003; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.0408.