15-13-1. Purposes for which reference made on agreement of parties.
A reference may be ordered upon the agreement of the parties filed with the clerk or entered in the minutes:
(1)To try any or all the issues in an action or proceeding, whether of fact or law and to report a finding and conclusion thereon;
(2)To ascertain a fact necessary to enable the court to determine an action or proceeding;
(3)In all other cases provided for reference by law.
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, ยง33.1501.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 13 - Reference Of Cases
Section 15-13-1 - Purposes for which reference made on agreement of parties.
Section 15-13-2 - Purposes for which reference made without agreement of parties.
Section 15-13-3 - Shorthand reporter--Appointment, qualifications and duties.
Section 15-13-4 - Fees, expense, and compensation of shorthand reporter.