15-5-11. Grounds for change of venue.
The court may change the place of trial in the following cases:
(1)When the county designated for that purpose in the complaint is not the proper county;
(2)Where there is reason to believe that an impartial trial cannot be had therein;
(3)When the convenience of witnesses, and the ends of justice would be promoted by the change.
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, ยง33.0306.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Section 15-5-1 - Venue based on location of subject matter.
Section 15-5-2 - Venue where cause of action arose.
Section 15-5-3 - Venue of actions on life, health and accident insurance policies.
Section 15-5-7 - Venue of action on promissory note.
Section 15-5-8 - Venue of actions for conversion or recovery of damages.
Section 15-5-8.1 - Venue of actions arising out of real property lease agreements.
Section 15-5-9 - Dismissal of action where party added to control venue.
Section 15-5-11 - Grounds for change of venue.
Section 15-5-12 - Continuation of proceedings after change of venue--Transfer of papers.