15-6-43(a). Form and admissibility of evidence.In all trials the testimony of witnesses shall be taken orally in open court, unless otherwise provided by this chapter or by the South Dakota Rules of Evidence. Source: SD RCP, Rule 43 (a), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966; Supreme Court Rule 84-8.
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