19-8-5. Law of foreign countries determined by court--Judicial notice not taken.
The law of a jurisdiction other than those referred to in §19-8-1 shall be an issue for the court, but shall not be subject to the provisions of §§19-8-1 to 19-8-4, inclusive, concerning judicial notice.
Source: SL 1937, ch 257, §5; 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.