South Dakota Codified Laws 34A-10-9. Defendant rebutting evidence of pollution
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When the plaintiff in the action has made a prima facie showing that the conduct of the defendant is polluting, impairing, or destroying the air, water, or other natural resources or the public trust therein, the defendant may rebut the prima facie showing by the submission of evidence to the contrary.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34A-10-9
- 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.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
Source: SL 1973, ch 144, § 4 (1); SDCL Supp, § 21-10A-9.