Rule text
Upon motion made by a party before responding to a pleading or, if no responsive pleading is permitted by these rules, upon motion made by a party within twenty days after the service of the pleading upon him or upon the court's own initiative at any time, the court may order stricken from any pleading any insufficient defense or any redundant, immaterial, impertinent, or scandalous matter.
Notes
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.1002; SD RCP, Rule 12 (f), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966.