19-3-3. Deposition defined.
A deposition is a written declaration under oath made upon notice to the adverse party for the purpose of enabling him to attend and cross-examine; or upon written interrogatories.
Source: CCivP 1877, §465; CL 1887, §5279; RCCivP 1903, §505; RC 1919, §2752; Supreme Court Rule 502, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §36.0202.
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.