Powers of officers authorized to take proof of instruments.

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18-4-21. Powers of officers authorized to take proof of instruments.

Officers authorized to take the proof of instruments are authorized in such proceedings:

(1)To administer oaths or affirmations;

(2)To employ and swear interpreters;

(3)To issue subpoenas and to punish for contempt as provided in Title 19 in regard to the means of producing witnesses.

Source: CivC 1877, §668; CL 1887, §3290; RCivC 1903, §983; RC 1919, §589; SDC 1939, §51.1617.


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