Before the expiration of the time of appeal, the appellant shall file the notice of appeal with the clerk of the circuit court to which the appeal is to be taken. The clerk shall not accept for filing a notice of appeal unless accompanied by a proof of service of a conformed copy thereof on each party other than the appellant.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-38-25

  • 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: Supreme Court Rule 78-4, Rule 2 (c).