The review upon writ of certiorari cannot be extended further than to determine whether the inferior court, tribunal, board, or officer, has regularly pursued the authority of such court, tribunal, board, or officer.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-31-8

  • 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, § 691; CL 1887, § 5513; RCCivP 1903, § 760; RC 1919, § 3002; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.0407.