§ 15-8-1 Remedies available where some but not all defendants served
§ 15-8-2 Proceeding against defendant served in action on joint contract debt–Judgment enteredagainst all defendants–Enforcement of judgment
§ 15-8-3 Enforcement of unsatisfied judgment against partner not named in original action–Restriction to one satisfaction
§ 15-8-4 Summons to enforce judgment against joint contract debtors not summoned in originalaction
§ 15-8-5 Contents and service of summons to enforce judgment against joint contract debtor
§ 15-8-6 New complaint not required to enforce judgment against joint contract debtor–Affidavitof nonsatisfaction
§ 15-8-7 Defenses available to joint contract debtor summoned for enforcement of judgment
§ 15-8-8 Reply and trial of issues on summons to enforce judgment against joint contract debtor
§ 15-8-9 Rules applicable to pleadings in summons to enforce judgment against joint contractdebtor
§ 15-8-10 Supplementary judgment on summons of joint contract debtor–Enforcement of judgment
§ 15-8-11 Joint tort-feasors–Definition of term
§ 15-8-12 Right of contribution among joint tort-feasors
§ 15-8-13 Discharge of liability or payment of excess required for judgment for contribution to jointtort-feasor
§ 15-8-14 Joint tort-feasor not entitled to contribution to settlement unless liability extinguished
§ 15-8-15 Degrees of fault of joint tort-feasors considered in determining liability
§ 15-8-15.1 Liability of party allocated less than fifty percent of total fault
§ 15-8-15.2 Determination of percentages of fault by trier of fact–Treatment of several persons assingle party
§ 15-8-16 Joint tort-feasor not discharged by judgment against another
§ 15-8-17 Joint tort-feasor not discharged by release of another–Claim reduced by amount statedin release
§ 15-8-18 Restrictions on discharge from contribution obligation by release given by injured party
§ 15-8-19 Indemnity rights not impaired by joint tort-feasor provisions
§ 15-8-20 Severability of joint tort-feasor provisions
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 15 > Chapter 8 - Remedies On Joint Liability

  • 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.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.