§ 21-28-1 Civil action available in lieu of writ and proceedings by information
§ 21-28-2 Persons entitled to bring action–Grounds for action
§ 21-28-3 Designation of parties plaintiff
§ 21-28-4 Relator joined with state as party–Security required to indemnify state
§ 21-28-5 Joinder of several claimants as defendants
§ 21-28-6 Name of person entitled to office set forth in complaint
§ 21-28-7 Arrest and holding to bail of defendant who has received emoluments of office
§ 21-28-8 Judgment on defendant’s right to office and right of person allegedly entitled
§ 21-28-9 Execution of office by person adjudged to be entitled–Demand of books and papersfrom defendant
§ 21-28-10 Failure to deliver books and papers to successful claimant as misdemeanor–Proceedings to compel delivery
§ 21-28-11 Action for damages by successful claimant of office
§ 21-28-12 Action to vacate corporate charter or articles–Persons entitled to bring action–Grounds
§ 21-28-13 Leave to bring action against corporation–Notice and hearing of corporation andofficers
§ 21-28-14 Duty of state’s attorney to bring action against corporation–Security to indemnifystate
§ 21-28-15 Judgment for dissolution of corporation
§ 21-28-16 Costs awarded in action against corporation–Collection from directors or officers
§ 21-28-17 Injunction, receivership, and distribution on judgment against corporation
§ 21-28-18 Recording by secretary of state of judgment against corporation
§ 21-28-19 Judgment of exclusion against claimant to office or corporation–Costs–Pecuniarypenalty
§ 21-28-20 Action for recovery of property forfeited to state
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 21 > Chapter 28 - Remedies in Nature of Quo Warranto and Scire Facias

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • 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.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • 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
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.