Plaintiffs, counterclaimants and cross - claimants entitled to default

The provisions of § 15-6-55 apply whether the party entitled to the judgment by default is a plaintiff, a third - party plaintiff, or a party who has pleaded a cross - claim or counterclaim. In all cases a judgment by default is subject to the limitations of § 15-6-54(c). Source: SD RCP, Rule 55 (d), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966. 15-6-56 15-6-56. Summary judgment