(Rule 52(a)) Defects not affecting substantial rights disregarded

Any error, defect, irregularity, or variance which does not affect substantial rights shall be disregarded. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §§ 34.2902, 34.3002; SDCL, §§ 23-1-2, 23-32-20; SL 1978, ch 178 , § 547.