S.D. Codified Laws § 15-6-1 : — CIVIL PROCEDURERules of Procedure in Circuit Courts —6-1 - Scope of Chapter TEXT PDF This chapter governs the procedure in the circuit courts of the State of South Dakota in all suits of a civil nature, with the exceptions stated in § 15-6-81. It shall be construed to secure the just, speedy and inexpensive determination of every action. SDCL 15-6-1 : SD RCP, Rule 1, as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966.