19-3-1. Means of testimony enumerated.
The testimony of witnesses is taken in three modes:
(1)By affidavit;
(2)By deposition;
(3)By oral examination.
Source: CCivP 1877, §463; CL 1887, §5277; RCCivP 1903, §503; RC 1919, §2750; Supreme Court Rule 501, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §36.0201.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 03 - Methods Of Taking Testimony
Section 19-3-1 - Means of testimony enumerated.
Section 19-3-2 - Affidavit defined.
Section 19-3-3 - Deposition defined.
Section 19-3-4 - Oral examination defined.
Section 19-3-7 - Interpreter for witness unable to communicate in English--Compensation.
Section 19-3-10 - Interpreters for deaf and mute persons--Proceedings for which required.
Section 19-3-12 - Appointing authority for interpreters--Fees for services.