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burden to show error in South Dakota

7 South Dakota opinions name it 1 courts 1988–2010 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by South Dakota courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Knudson v. Hessgreen
sd · 1996 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Christenson has the burden to show the instruction given was in error, and that the error was prejudicial under SDCL 15-6-61. 3 See Knudson, 1996 SD 137, ¶ 6 , 556 N.W.2d at 75 ; Sybesma, 534 N.W.2d at 359 ; Chambers, 488 N.W.2d at 64 .

2004Christenson has the burden to show the instruction given was in error, and that the error was prejudicial under SDCL 15-6-61. 3 See Knudson, 1996 SD 137, ¶ 6 , 556 N.W.2d at 75 ; Sybesma, 534 N.W.2d at 359 ; Chambers, 488 N.W.2d at 64 .

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State v. Michalekgreen
sd · 1987 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004In order to prevail, error must be shown “which in all probability produced some effect upon the jury’s verdict and is harmful to the rights of the party assigning it.” *429 Kjerstad v. Ravellette Publications Inc., 517 N.W.2d 419, 426 (S.D.1994) (citing State v. Michalek, 407 N.W.2d 815, 818 (S.D.1987)). [¶ 30.] We believe Christenson has failed to show the trial court’s denial of her motion to remove the contributory negligence instruction prejudiced her in any manner.

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Chambers v. Dakotah Charter, Inc.green
sd · 1992 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Knudson v. Hess, 1996 SD 137, ¶ 6 , 556 N.W.2d 73, 75 (citing Sybesma v. Sybesma, 534 N.W.2d 355, 359 (S.D.1995) (quoting Chambers v. Dakotah Charter, Inc., 488 N.W.2d 63, 64 (S.D.1992))).

2004Christenson has the burden to show the instruction given was in error, and that the error was prejudicial under SDCL 15-6-61. 3 See Knudson, 1996 SD 137, ¶ 6 , 556 N.W.2d at 75 ; Sybesma, 534 N.W.2d at 359 ; Chambers, 488 N.W.2d at 64 .

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Sybesma v. Sybesmagreen
sd · 1995 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Knudson v. Hess, 1996 SD 137, ¶ 6 , 556 N.W.2d 73, 75 (citing Sybesma v. Sybesma, 534 N.W.2d 355, 359 (S.D.1995) (quoting Chambers v. Dakotah Charter, Inc., 488 N.W.2d 63, 64 (S.D.1992))).

2004Christenson has the burden to show the instruction given was in error, and that the error was prejudicial under SDCL 15-6-61. 3 See Knudson, 1996 SD 137, ¶ 6 , 556 N.W.2d at 75 ; Sybesma, 534 N.W.2d at 359 ; Chambers, 488 N.W.2d at 64 .

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Kjerstad v. Ravellette Publications, Inc.green
sd · 1994 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004In order to prevail, error must be shown “which in all probability produced some effect upon the jury’s verdict and is harmful to the rights of the party assigning it.” *429 Kjerstad v. Ravellette Publications Inc., 517 N.W.2d 419, 426 (S.D.1994) (citing State v. Michalek, 407 N.W.2d 815, 818 (S.D.1987)). [¶ 30.] We believe Christenson has failed to show the trial court’s denial of her motion to remove the contributory negligence instruction prejudiced her in any manner.

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Mash v. Cutlergreen
sd · 1992 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001The burden to show error is on the appellant.” Mash v. Cutler, 488 N.W.2d 642, 646 (S.D.1992) (citations omitted).

2001“The credibility of witnesses, the weight to be accorded their testimony, and the weight of the evidence must be determined by the trial court and we accord the trial court some deference based on its observations of the witnesses and the evidence.” Id. (citing Gross v. Gross, 355 N.W.2d 4, 9 (S.D.1984)) (citations omitted). “[D]eter-mining the credibility of the witnesses is the role of the factfinder.

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Gross v. Grossgreen
sd · 1984 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001“The credibility of witnesses, the weight to be accorded their testimony, and the weight of the evidence must be determined by the trial court and we accord the trial court some deference based on its observations of the witnesses and the evidence.” Id. (citing Gross v. Gross, 355 N.W.2d 4, 9 (S.D.1984)) (citations omitted). “[D]eter-mining the credibility of the witnesses is the role of the factfinder.

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Rosebud Sioux Tribe v. Straingreen
sd · 1988 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992Temple, supra; Hilde v. Flood, 81 S.D. 25 , 130 N.W.2d 100 (1964).’ Penner, 462 N.W.2d at 482 (quoting Rosebud Sioux Tribe v. Strain, 432 N.W.2d 259, 265 (S.D.1988)).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in South Dakota. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Hilde v. Flood green
sd · 1964
2 sentences

1992Temple, supra; Hilde v. Flood, 81 S.D. 25 , 130 N.W.2d 100 (1964).’ Penner, 462 N.W.2d at 482 (quoting Rosebud Sioux Tribe v. Strain, 432 N.W.2d 259, 265 (S.D.1988)).

1992Temple, supra; Hilde v. Flood, 81 S.D. 25 , 130 N.W.2d 100 (1964).’ Penner, 462 N.W.2d at 482 (quoting Rosebud Sioux Tribe v. Strain, 432 N.W.2d 259, 265 (S.D.1988)).

41988–1992
Temple v. Temple green
sd · 1985
2 sentences

1992Temple, supra; Hilde v. Flood, 81 S.D. 25 , 130 N.W.2d 100 (1964).

1990Temple, supra; Hilde v. Flood, 81 S.D. 25 , 130 N.W.2d 100 (1964).

31988–1992
Hawkeye-Security Insurance Co. v. Clifford Ex Rel. Clifford green
sd · 1985
1 sentence

2010Id. [¶ 19.] When determining whether coverage extends to a duty to defend in an underlying action, we begin with an examination of the language of the policy and the pleadings in the underlying action.

12010–2010
Chamberlain Livestock Auction, Inc. v. Penner green
sd · 1990
1 sentence

1992Temple, supra; Hilde v. Flood, 81 S.D. 25 , 130 N.W.2d 100 (1964).’ Penner, 462 N.W.2d at 482 (quoting Rosebud Sioux Tribe v. Strain, 432 N.W.2d 259, 265 (S.D.1988)).

11992–1992

Where else courts name it

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