Subject: Motion to Join Additional Defendants in South Dakota — Sample Letter [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Judge's Name] [Judge's Designation] [South Dakota Judicial Circuit] [Court's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Case No. [Case Number] — Motion to Join Additional Defendants Dear Judge [Judge's Last Name], I am writing to respectfully file this Motion to Join Additional Defendants in the above-mentioned case, currently pending before this honorable court. In light of recent evidence and developments, it is crucial to allow the inclusion of the additional defendants in order to ensure a fair and comprehensive resolution to this matter. [Insert a brief summary of the case, including relevant background information and the current status of the proceedings.] I. Parties Involved: 1. Plaintiff: [Full Name of the Plaintiff] 2. Original Defendant(s): [Full Name(s) of the Original Defendant(s)] 3. Proposed Additional Defendant(s): [Here, list the full names and addresses of the proposed additional defendants you intend to include in the case.] II. Basis for Joiner: [In this section, provide a detailed explanation as to why joining the additional defendants is necessary for a complete resolution of the existing claims. Emphasize any legal relationship, connection, or shared liability between the original defendant(s) and the proposed additional defendant(s).] III. Factual and Legal Grounds: [Specify the key factual and legal grounds supporting the inclusion of additional defendants. Cite relevant statutes, case law, and any other supporting legal authorities supporting your motion.] IV. Prejudice and Inconvenience Considerations: [Address any potential concerns of prejudice or inconvenience that may arise as a result of joining the additional defendants. Explain how these concerns can be adequately addressed to ensure a fair and efficient judicial process.] V. Relief Sought: [Clearly state the relief sought, which is the joiner of the proposed additional defendants into the ongoing proceedings. If any other requests, such as an extension of time or any necessary amendments to the pleadings, are deemed necessary, include them here.] VI. Prayer for Relief: [Finally, conclude the motion letter by expressing your sincere desire for the court to grant this Motion to Join Additional Defendants. Sign off with a respectful and professional closing, followed by your signature.] Thank you for your attention to this matter. We believe that the joiner of additional defendants will serve the interests of justice and contribute to a comprehensive resolution of this case. We look forward to a favorable ruling from this honorable court. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Attorney Designation, if applicable]