Failure of an appellant to take any step other than timely service and filing of a notice of appeal does not affect the validity of the appeal, but is grounds for such action as the circuit court deems appropriate, which may include dismissal of the appeal.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-38-29

  • 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.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:

Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-4, Rule 3 (c).