15-6-2. One form of action.There shall be one form of action to be known as a 'civil action.' The distinction between actions at law and suits in equity, and the forms of all such actions and suits, are abolished in this state. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0101; SD RCP, Rule 2, as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966.
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