South Dakota Codified Laws 10-13-37.5. Supreme Court may award attorneys’ fees–Motion and itemized statement required
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On motion, the Supreme Court may award reasonable attorneys’ fees in an action brought to the Supreme Court pursuant to §§ 10-13-37.2 to 10-13-37.5, inclusive, against any appellant relative to a factor calculated in § 10-13-37.1, if the appellant does not prevail in its appeal. The motion shall be accompanied by counsel’s verified itemized statement of costs incurred and legal services rendered.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 10-13-37.5
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
Source: SL 2000, ch 52, § 4.