§ 21-29-1 Power to issue writ–Purposes for which used
§ 21-29-2 Writ issued when ordinary remedy inadequate–Application and affidavit
§ 21-29-3 Alternative and peremptory writs–Terms of writ
§ 21-29-4 Grant of writ on default prohibited
§ 21-29-5 Alternative writ issued without notice–Minimum notice required for peremptorywrit
§ 21-29-6 Service of writ–Service on majority of board
§ 21-29-7 Answer to show cause against writ
§ 21-29-8 Hearing by court when no answer made or no questions of fact raised
§ 21-29-9 Objections and proof countervailing answer introduced by applicant at trial
§ 21-29-10 Discretionary jury trial and postponement–Statement of question to be tried–Assessment of damages
§ 21-29-11 Verdict transmitted to court–Hearing on application
§ 21-29-12 Elements included in judgment
§ 21-29-13 Motion for new trial
§ 21-29-14 Fine for disobedience of peremptory writ–Imprisonment on persistent disobedience
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 21 > Chapter 29 - Writ of Mandamus

  • 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.
  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • 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.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
  • Verdict: includes not only the verdict of a jury, but also the finding upon the facts of a judge, or of a referee appointed to determine the issues in a cause. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.