Opinion ID: 1982253
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Text: Review the last phrase of this statute (which I have set forth above). If the circuit court finds grounds for relief for reasonable cause because of (a) omission in a previous application or having been (b) inadequately raised, there is an exception to finality of the first adjudication, namely, a supplemental or amended application. Hence, if the circuit court makes such a finding based upon a meritorious showing, the res judicata argument of South Dakota and SDCL 21-27-16.1 simply cannot coexist. Our Supreme Court, by a decision, cannot destroy this state law. We should not unmake that which the Legislature has made barring, of course, an unconstitutional act. County of Tripp v. State, 264 N.W.2d 213 (S.D.1978).