South Dakota Codified Laws 15-38-39. (Rule 7(b)) Appeal from lay magistrate–Additional evidence–Trial de novo
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When an appeal is taken to the circuit court from a judgment rendered in a magistrate court with a magistrate presiding who is not law trained, the circuit court shall review the appeal as in § 15-38-38; provided, that the circuit court in its discretion, may receive further evidence, not appearing in the record or may direct that the case be tried de novo.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-38-39
- 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.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-4, Rule 7 (b).