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1. Wilson v. Great Northern Railway CompanyCopy cite
   Wilson v. Great Northern Ry. Co., 157 N.W.2d 19 (S.D. 1968)cited by 303
2. In re Estate of HobelsbergerCopy cite
   In re Estate of Hobelsberger, 181 N.W.2d 455 (S.D. 1970)cited by 235
3. Permann v. South Dakota Department of Labor, Unemployment Insurance DivisionCopy cite
   Permann v. S.D. Dep't of Labor, Unemployment Ins. Div., 411 N.W.2d 113 (S.D. 1987)cited by 185
4. Garrett v. BankWest, Inc.Copy cite
   Garrett v. BankWest, Inc., 459 N.W.2d 833 (S.D. 1990)cited by 141
5. Malcolm v. MalcolmCopy cite
   Malcolm v. Malcolm, 365 N.W.2d 863 (S.D. 1985)cited by 123
6. Shaffer v. Honeywell, Inc.Copy cite
   Shaffer v. Honeywell, Inc., 249 N.W.2d 251 (S.D. 1976)cited by 121
7. Petition of Famous Brands, Inc.Copy cite
   Petition of Famous Brands, Inc., 347 N.W.2d 882 (S.D. 1984)cited by 119
8. Martinmaas v. EngelmannCopy cite
   Martinmaas v. Engelmann, 2000 SD 85, 612 N.W.2d 600cited by 114
9. Bego v. GordonCopy cite
   Bego v. Gordon, 407 N.W.2d 801 (S.D. 1987)cited by 104
10. Groseth International, Inc. v. Tenneco, Inc.Copy cite
    Groseth Int'l, Inc. v. Tenneco, Inc., 410 N.W.2d 159 (S.D. 1987)cited by 100
11. State v. OppermanCopy cite
    State v. Opperman, 247 N.W.2d 673 (S.D. 1976)cited by 93
12. Moss v. GuttormsonCopy cite
    Moss v. Guttormson, 1996 SD 76, 551 N.W.2d 14cited by 93
13. Chem-Age Industries, Inc. v. GloverCopy cite
    Chem-Age Indus. v. Glover, 2002 SD 122, 652 N.W.2d 756cited by 92
14. Sopko v. C & R Transfer Co., Inc.Copy cite
    Sopko v. C & R Transfer Co., 1998 SD 8, 575 N.W.2d 225cited by 89
15. State v. GuthrieCopy cite
    State v. Guthrie, 2001 SD 61, 627 N.W.2d 401cited by 87
16. Lien v. LienCopy cite
    Lien v. Lien, 278 N.W.2d 436 (S.D. 1979)cited by 86
17. Tibke v. McDougallCopy cite
    Tibke v. McDougall, 479 N.W.2d 898 (S.D. 1992)cited by 84
18. Pickering v. PickeringCopy cite
    Pickering v. Pickering, 434 N.W.2d 758 (S.D. 1989)cited by 80
19. Waggoner v. Midwestern Development, Inc.Copy cite
    Waggoner v. Midwestern Dev., Inc., 154 N.W.2d 803 (S.D. 1967)cited by 80
20. In re N. J. W.Copy cite
    In re N. J. W., 273 N.W.2d 134 (S.D. 1978)cited by 79
21. State v. ReimanCopy cite
    State v. Reiman, 284 N.W.2d 860 (S.D. 1979)cited by 76
22. Herndon v. HerndonCopy cite
    Herndon v. Herndon, 305 N.W.2d 917 (S.D. 1981)cited by 75
23. Hartpence v. Youth Forestry CampCopy cite
    Hartpence v. Youth Forestry Camp, 325 N.W.2d 292 (S.D. 1982)cited by 74
24. State v. BeckerCopy cite
    State v. Becker, 51 N.W. 1018 (S.D. 1892)cited by 74
25. State v. PellegrinoCopy cite
    State v. Pellegrino, 1998 SD 39, 577 N.W.2d 590cited by 73
26. Haugan v. Home Indemnity CompanyCopy cite
    Haugan v. Home Indem. Co., 197 N.W.2d 18 (S.D. 1972)cited by 73
27. Gross v. GrossCopy cite
    Gross v. Gross, 355 N.W.2d 4 (S.D. 1984)cited by 72
28. Fuerstenberg v. FuerstenbergCopy cite
    Fuerstenberg v. Fuerstenberg, 1999 SD 35, 591 N.W.2d 798cited by 71
29. Guindon v. GuindonCopy cite
    Guindon v. Guindon, 256 N.W.2d 894 (S.D. 1977)cited by 70
30. Nelson v. WEB Water Development Ass'n, Inc.Copy cite
    Nelson v. WEB Water Dev. Ass'n, 507 N.W.2d 691 (S.D. 1993)cited by 70
31. Dahl v. SittnerCopy cite
    Dahl v. Sittner, 474 N.W.2d 897 (S.D. 1991)cited by 70
32. In re the Termination of Parental Rights over D.H.Copy cite
    In re the Termination of Parental Rights over D.H., 354 N.W.2d 185 (S.D. 1984)cited by 69
33. Black Hills Jewelry Manufacturing Co. v. Felco Jewel Industries, Inc.Copy cite
    Black Hills Jewelry Mfg. Co. v. Felco Jewel Indus., 336 N.W.2d 153 (S.D. 1983)cited by 68
34. Daugaard v. Baltic Cooperative Building Supply Ass'nCopy cite
    Daugaard v. Baltic Coop. Bldg. Supply Ass'n, 349 N.W.2d 419 (S.D. 1984)cited by 68
35. Nachtigall v. EricksonCopy cite
    Nachtigall v. Erickson, 178 N.W.2d 198 (S.D. 1970)cited by 68
36. Drier v. Perfection, Inc.Copy cite
    Drier v. Perfection, Inc., 259 N.W.2d 496 (S.D. 1977)cited by 68
37. White Eagle Oil & Refining Co. v. GundersonCopy cite
    White Eagle Oil & Ref. Co. v. Gunderson, 205 N.W. 614 (S.D. 1925)cited by 68
38. Cunningham v. Yankton Clinic, P. A.Copy cite
    Cunningham v. Yankton Clinic, P. A., 262 N.W.2d 508 (S.D. 1978)cited by 67
39. Caldwell v. John Morrell & Co.Copy cite
    Caldwell v. John Morrell & Co., 489 N.W.2d 353 (S.D. 1992)cited by 67
40. Isaac v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.Copy cite
    Isaac v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 522 N.W.2d 752 (S.D. 1994)cited by 67
41. Landstrom v. ShaverCopy cite
    Landstrom v. Shaver, 1997 SD 25, 561 N.W.2d 1cited by 67
42. Simpson v. TobinCopy cite
    Simpson v. Tobin, 367 N.W.2d 757 (S.D. 1985)cited by 66
43. State v. NelsonCopy cite
    State v. Nelson, 1998 SD 124, 587 N.W.2d 439cited by 66
44. Engberg v. Ford Motor CompanyCopy cite
    Engberg v. Ford Motor Co., 205 N.W.2d 104 (S.D. 1973)cited by 66
45. Dwyer v. ChristensenCopy cite
    Dwyer v. Christensen, 92 N.W.2d 199 (S.D. 1958)cited by 65
46. State v. LogueCopy cite
    State v. Logue, 372 N.W.2d 151 (S.D. 1985)cited by 64
47. State v. BrammerCopy cite
    State v. Brammer, 304 N.W.2d 111 (S.D. 1981)cited by 64
48. State v. WincklerCopy cite
    State v. Winckler, 260 N.W.2d 356 (S.D. 1977)cited by 64
49. US West Communications, Inc. v. Public Utilities CommissionCopy cite
    US West Commc'ns, Inc. v. Pub. Utils. Comm'n, 505 N.W.2d 115 (S.D. 1993)cited by 63
50. Jerke v. Delmont State BankCopy cite
    Jerke v. Delmont State Bank, 223 N.W. 585 (S.D. 1929)cited by 63
51. Lytle v. MorganCopy cite
    Lytle v. Morgan, 270 N.W.2d 359 (S.D. 1978)cited by 62
52. Schmidt v. Wildcat Cave, Inc.Copy cite
    Schmidt v. Wildcat Cave, Inc., 261 N.W.2d 114 (S.D. 1977)cited by 62
53. Kjerstad v. Ravellette Publications, Inc.Copy cite
    Kjerstad v. Ravellette Publications, Inc., 517 N.W.2d 419 (S.D. 1994)cited by 62
54. Wallahan v. WallahanCopy cite
    Wallahan v. Wallahan, 284 N.W.2d 21 (S.D. 1979)cited by 61
55. State v. RhinesCopy cite
    State v. Rhines, 1996 SD 55, 548 N.W.2d 415cited by 61
56. Poppen v. WalkerCopy cite
    Poppen v. Walker, 520 N.W.2d 238 (S.D. 1994)cited by 61
57. Johnson v. John Deere Co.Copy cite
    Johnson v. John Deere Co., 306 N.W.2d 231 (S.D. 1981)cited by 61
58. Hanks v. HanksCopy cite
    Hanks v. Hanks, 296 N.W.2d 523 (S.D. 1980)cited by 60
59. State, Department of Revenue v. ThiewesCopy cite
    State, Dep't of Revenue v. Thiewes, 448 N.W.2d 1 (S.D. 1989)cited by 60
60. Taggart v. Ford Motor Credit Co.Copy cite
    Taggart v. Ford Motor Credit Co., 462 N.W.2d 493 (S.D. 1990)cited by 60
61. State v. HeumillerCopy cite
    State v. Heumiller, 317 N.W.2d 126 (S.D. 1982)cited by 59
62. Sander v. Geib, Elston, Frost Professional Ass'nCopy cite
    Sander v. Geib, Elston, Frost Pro. Ass'n, 506 N.W.2d 107 (S.D. 1993)cited by 59
63. Kunkel v. United Security Ins. Co. of New JerseyCopy cite
    Kunkel v. United Sec. Ins. Co. of N.J., 168 N.W.2d 723 (S.D. 1969)cited by 59
64. State v. DillonCopy cite
    State v. Dillon, 2001 SD 97, 632 N.W.2d 37cited by 59
65. State v. WrightCopy cite
    State v. Wright, 1999 SD 50, 593 N.W.2d 792cited by 58
66. State v. BonnerCopy cite
    State v. Bonner, 1998 SD 30, 577 N.W.2d 575cited by 58
67. City of Colton v. SchwebachCopy cite
    City of Colton v. Schwebach, 1997 SD 4, 557 N.W.2d 769cited by 58
68. Kobbeman v. OlesonCopy cite
    Kobbeman v. Oleson, 1998 SD 20, 574 N.W.2d 633cited by 58
69. Scotvold v. ScotvoldCopy cite
    Scotvold v. Scotvold, 298 N.W. 266 (S.D. 1941)cited by 58
70. State v. FloodyCopy cite
    State v. Floody, 481 N.W.2d 242 (S.D. 1992)cited by 57
71. Osterkamp v. Alkota Manufacturing, Inc.Copy cite
    Osterkamp v. Alkota Mfg., Inc., 332 N.W.2d 275 (S.D. 1983)cited by 57
72. State v. Bad Heart BullCopy cite
    State v. Bull, 257 N.W.2d 715 (S.D. 1977)cited by 57
73. Hoekstra v. HelgelandCopy cite
    Hoekstra v. Helgeland, 98 N.W.2d 669 (S.D. 1959)cited by 56
74. State v. PhippsCopy cite
    State v. Phipps, 318 N.W.2d 128 (S.D. 1982)cited by 55
75. State v. ZachodniCopy cite
    State v. Zachodni, 466 N.W.2d 624 (S.D. 1991)cited by 55
76. State v. DaviCopy cite
    State v. Davi, 504 N.W.2d 844 (S.D. 1993)cited by 55
77. Morgan v. BaldwinCopy cite
    Morgan v. Baldwin, 450 N.W.2d 783 (S.D. 1990)cited by 55
78. State v. RufenerCopy cite
    State v. Rufener, 392 N.W.2d 424 (S.D. 1986)cited by 54
79. State v. MeansCopy cite
    State v. Means, 363 N.W.2d 565 (S.D. 1985)cited by 54
80. State v. MoellerCopy cite
    State v. Moeller, 1996 SD 60, 548 N.W.2d 465cited by 54
81. Meyerink v. Northwestern Public Service Co.Copy cite
    Meyerink v. Northwestern Pub. Serv. Co., 391 N.W.2d 180 (S.D. 1986)cited by 54
82. Magbuhat v. KovarikCopy cite
    Magbuhat v. Kovarik, 382 N.W.2d 43 (S.D. 1986)cited by 54
83. Saint-Pierre v. Saint-PierreCopy cite
    Saint-Pierre v. Saint-Pierre, 357 N.W.2d 250 (S.D. 1984)cited by 53
84. State v. DokkenCopy cite
    State v. Dokken, 385 N.W.2d 493 (S.D. 1986)cited by 53
85. State v. MichalekCopy cite
    State v. Michalek, 407 N.W.2d 815 (S.D. 1987)cited by 53
86. State v. McCaffertyCopy cite
    State v. McCafferty, 356 N.W.2d 159 (S.D. 1984)cited by 53
87. State v. McCrearyCopy cite
    State v. McCreary, 142 N.W.2d 240 (S.D. 1966)cited by 53
88. Sabag v. Continental South DakotaCopy cite
    Sabag v. Cont'l S.D., 374 N.W.2d 349 (S.D. 1985)cited by 52
89. Sharp v. SharpCopy cite
    Sharp v. Sharp, 422 N.W.2d 443 (S.D. 1988)cited by 52
90. State v. StangaCopy cite
    State v. Stanga, 2000 SD 129, 617 N.W.2d 486cited by 51
91. State v. GoodroadCopy cite
    State v. Goodroad, 1997 SD 46, 563 N.W.2d 126cited by 51
92. Kneip v. HersethCopy cite
    Kneip v. Herseth, 214 N.W.2d 93 (S.D. 1974)cited by 50
93. Kuper v. Lincoln-Union Electric Co.Copy cite
    Kuper v. Lincoln-Union Elec. Co., 1996 SD 145, 557 N.W.2d 748cited by 50
94. Gross v. Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co.Copy cite
    Gross v. Conn. Mut. Life Ins. Co., 361 N.W.2d 259 (S.D. 1985)cited by 49
95. State v. McBrideCopy cite
    State v. McBride, 296 N.W.2d 551 (S.D. 1980)cited by 49
96. Waddell v. Dewey County BankCopy cite
    Waddell v. Dewey Cnty. Bank, 471 N.W.2d 591 (S.D. 1991)cited by 49
97. Breen v. Dakota Gear & Joint Co., Inc.Copy cite
    Breen v. Dakota Gear & Joint Co., 433 N.W.2d 221 (S.D. 1988)cited by 49
98. At & T Information Systems v. South Dakota State Board of EqualizationCopy cite
    At & T Info. Sys. v. S.D. State Bd. of Equalization, 405 N.W.2d 24 (S.D. 1987)cited by 48
99. State v. ReddingtonCopy cite
    State v. Reddington, 125 N.W.2d 58 (S.D. 1963)cited by 44
100. Walz v. City of HudsonCopy cite
     Walz v. City of Hudson, 327 N.W.2d 120 (S.D. 1982)cited by 43

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