{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-15-6-56-f","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 15-6-56(f)","heading":"Opposing summary judgment when affidavits are unavailable.","body":"Should it appear from the affidavits of a party opposing the motion that he cannot for reasons stated present by affidavit facts essential to justify his opposition, the court may refuse the application for judgment or may order a continuance to permit affidavits to be obtained or depositions to be taken or discovery to be had or may make such other order as is just.","path":["TITLE 15. CIVIL PROCEDURE","CHAPTER 15-6. RULES OF PROCEDURE IN CIRCUIT COURTS"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/15-6-56(f)","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:56Z","sha256":"6bb66bfad247b98e32977f592697abc0d244fe130f42c46a378b83531ca7b84e","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-15-6-56-e","next":"us-sd/sdcl-15-6-56-g"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}