19-8-1. Judicial notice of law of jurisdictions within United States.
Every court of this state shall take judicial notice of the common law and statutes of every state, territory, and other jurisdiction of the United States.
Source: SL 1937, ch 257, §1; Supreme Court Rule 547, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §36.0702.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 08 - Proof Of Foreign Law
Section 19-8-1 - Judicial notice of law of jurisdictions within United States.
Section 19-8-2 - Determination of foreign law made by court--Review.
Section 19-8-3 - Informing court of foreign law--Assistance by counsel.
Section 19-8-4 - Evidence of foreign law--Notice of issue to adverse parties.
Section 19-8-5 - Law of foreign countries determined by court--Judicial notice not taken.