When a party against whom a judgment for affirmative relief is sought has failed to plead or otherwise defend as provided by this chapter that fact shall be made to appear by affidavit. Source: SD RCP, Rule 55 (a), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966.
Entry of default
SDCL § 15-6-55(a), under RULES OF PROCEDURE IN CIRCUIT COURTS.
SDCL § 15-6-55(a)