The remittitur as returned by the clerk of the Supreme Court to the clerk of the trial court shall contain a statement of the final award of costs and damages, if any.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-30-12

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.0753.