Evidence is relevant if: (a) It has any tendency to make a fact more or less probable than it would be without the evidence; and (b) The fact is of consequence in determining the action. Source: SL 1979, ch 358 (Supreme Court Rule 78-2, Rule 401); SDCL § 19-12-1 ; SL 2016, ch 239 (Supreme Court Rule 15-24 ), eff. Jan. 1, 2016.
Test for relevant evidence
SDCL § 19-19-401 — under SOUTH DAKOTA RULES OF EVIDENCE.
SDCL § 19-19-401