CHAPTER 15-39
SMALL CLAIMS PROCEDURE
15-39-1 15-39-1, 15-39-2. Superseded
15-39-3 15-39-3, 15-39-4. Repealed by SL 1980, ch 168, §§ 7, 8
15-39-5 15-39-5 to 15-39-44. Superseded
15-39-45 Uniform rules of practice for circuit and magistrate courts--Purpose and scope of rules--Exemplary damages restricted.
15-39-45.1 Jurisdictional amount of claim.
15-39-46 Alternative to action begun by summons.
15-39-47 Persons authorized to act as attorney--Notice to attorney.
15-39-48 Plaintiff's statement of claim to clerk--Entry in docket--Signature--Contents--Multiple claims--Beginning of action.
15-39-49 Addresses of parties stated to clerk--Filing in docket.
15-39-50 Determination of sufficiency of plaintiff's statement.
15-39-51 Deputy clerk authorized to act--Magistrate to perform clerk's duties.
15-39-52 Entry fee--Summons not required--Statement to clerk or magistrate in lieu of pleading--Fee exemption.
15-39-53 Court rules may provide for modified procedure.
15-39-54 Time of hearing on claim.
15-39-55 Notice valid though refused by defendant--Further notice on failure of delivery.
15-39-56 Jury trial and appeal waived by plaintiff--Right to jury trial if action removed by defendant.
15-39-57 Claim of trial by court or jury by defendant--Affidavit--Special rule in designated judicial circuit governing removal to the regular civil docket of the court--Entry fee and undertaking.
15-39-58 Transmittal of papers upon removal--Pleadings and speedy trial.
15-39-59 15-39-59. Repealed by SL 2000, ch 260
15-39-60 15-39-60. Repealed by Supreme Court Rule 97-17
15-39-61 Separation of parties when removal sought as to part--Copies of papers transmitted in lieu of originals.
15-39-62 Docket entries transmitted on removal to circuit court.
15-39-63 15-39-63. Repealed by Supreme Court Rule 97-19
15-39-64 Default of defendant failing to comply with requirements.
15-39-65 Docket entry as to defense--Contents of entry.
15-39-66 Setoff or counterclaim stated by defendant--Notice to plaintiff and postponement of hearing--Answer by plaintiff--Request for jury trial or petition for removal on non-compulsory counterclaims--Provisions not compulsory.
15-39-67 Amendment of claim or answer.
15-39-68 Disposition of claim on failure of plaintiff to appear for hearing.
15-39-69 Venue.
15-39-70 Subpoenas for witnesses.
15-39-71 Witnesses and evidence received on hearing.
15-39-72 Signature of docket on determination of action.
15-39-73 Items allowable as costs--Costs assessed for delay or vexatious claim or defense--Judgment and execution for costs.
15-39-74 Court order as to method of payment of judgment--Stay of execution during compliance.
15-39-75 Grounds for vacation of judgment and stay of execution--Repayment ordered.
15-39-76 Costs awarded on motion to vacate judgment.
15-39-76.1 Notice of payment of judgment.
15-39-76.2 Cancellation of judgment or transcript--Notice by prevailing party or attorney.
15-39-77 Guardian ad litem.
15-39-78 Forms for use in small claims procedure.
15-39-79 Use of small claims procedure to collect unreimbursed medical or health care costs from other parent.