If a defendant files a stipulation and deposit pursuant to § 23-1A-12 or makes a deposit pursuant to § 23-1A-13 he need not appear in court. In such instances, the clerk shall record on the court appearance date, a judgment in favor of the plaintiff and enter the deposit as payment of the judgment.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23-1A-15

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.

Source: SL 1977, ch 193, § 13.