S.D. Codified Laws § 12-1-25
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Depositions permitted by arbitrators--Compelling testimony
Official statutory text
On application of either party and for use as evidence, the arbitrator may permit a deposition to be taken, in the manner and upon the terms designated by the arbitrator, of a witness who cannot be subpoenaed or is unable to attend the hearing. Any provision of law compelling a person under subpoena to testify is applicable.
Source: SL 2003, ch 83, § 20; SDCL, § 12-4-46 .
Source: SL 2003, ch 83, § 20; SDCL, § 12-4-46 .
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