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SDCL § 21-29-1 Power to issue writ--Purposes for which used
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The writ of mandamus may be issued by the Supreme and circuit courts, to any inferior tribunal, corporation, board, or person, to compel the performance of an act which the law specially enjoins as a duty resulting from an office, trust, or station; or to compel the admission of …
SDCL § 21-29-10 Discretionary jury trial and postponement--Statement of question to be tried--Assessment of damages
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If an answer be made which raises a question as to a matter of fact essential to the determination of the motion, and affecting the substantial rights of the parties, and upon the supposed truth of which allegation the application for the writ is based, the court may, in its disc…
SDCL § 21-29-11 Verdict transmitted to court--Hearing on application
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If no notice of a motion for a new trial be given or, if given, the motion be denied, the clerk, within five days after rendition of the verdict or denial of the motion, must transmit to the court in which the application for the writ is pending a certified copy of the verdict at…
SDCL § 21-29-12 Elements included in judgment
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If judgment be given for the applicant, he may recover the damages which he has sustained, as found by the jury or as may be determined by the court or referee, upon a reference to be ordered, together with costs; and for such damages and costs execution may issue; and a perempto…