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.

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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.