South Dakota Codified Laws 12-21-61. Procedure on appeal to Supreme Court–Provisions to secure speedy determination
Such appeals shall be taken and perfected in the same manner as appeals from other judgments, except:
(1) Such appeal must be taken within twenty days of the entry of such judgment;
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 12-21-61
- 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.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
(2) Forthwith upon such appeal the entire record shall be certified by the clerk of the circuit court and transmitted to the clerk of the Supreme Court;
(3) A stay of proceedings shall be within the discretion of the circuit court, subject to review by the Supreme Court, and shall be granted only upon adequate bond with sufficient security for payment to the respondent of all damages of any kind whatever resulting from the delay, and the court shall determine the terms of the bond so as adequately to protect the respondent from such damage;
(4) The Supreme Court may on its own motion, or on motion of any party, make such order as it deems advisable to bring about a speedy determination of the appeal, including shortening of the time for filing briefs, dispensing with printing briefs, or dispensing entirely with briefs; and assigning date for oral argument.
Source: SDC 1939, § 16.1829.