South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 15 > Chapter 16A – Enforcement of Foreign Judgments


§ 15-16A-1	“Foreign judgment” defined
§ 15-16A-2	Filing of authenticated copy of foreign judgment–Treatment and effect
§ 15-16A-3	Fees payable
§ 15-16A-4	Affidavit of names and addresses
§ 15-16A-5	Notice to judgment debtor–Docket entry–Contents of notice–Notice by creditor–Clerk’s failure to mail
§ 15-16A-6	Stay of enforcement pending appeal or during stay of execution–Proof of security
§ 15-16A-7	Stay of enforcement on showing of ground–Security
§ 15-16A-8	Right of action to enforce judgment preserved
§ 15-16A-9	Uniformity of interpretation

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Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
foreign judgment: shall mean any judgment, decree, or order of a court of the United States or any of the several states which is entitled to full faith and credit in this state. See South Dakota Codified Laws 15-16A-1
Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2