Additional Civil Appeals: South Dakota | Practical Law

Additional Civil Appeals: South Dakota | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to appealing from an intermediate appellate court to the court of last resort in South Dakota. This Q&A addresses starting an appeal (as of right or by permission), obtaining a stay pending appeal, completing preliminary requirements (like mediation), submitting a factual record or appendix, briefing the appeal and arguing the appeal. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Additional Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).

Additional Civil Appeals: South Dakota

Practical Law State Q&A w-000-4633 (Approx. 6 pages)

Additional Civil Appeals: South Dakota

by James E. Moore, Woods Fuller Shultz & Smith PC, with Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 15 Jun 2023 • South Dakota, United States
A Q&A guide to appealing from an intermediate appellate court to the court of last resort in South Dakota. This Q&A addresses starting an appeal (as of right or by permission), obtaining a stay pending appeal, completing preliminary requirements (like mediation), submitting a factual record or appendix, briefing the appeal and arguing the appeal. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Additional Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).
Following the suspension or modification of nonessential judicial functions in 2020 due to COVID-19, South Dakota courts have resumed most operations, but local courts may impose special rules impacting some litigation (such as remote proceedings). Check the South Dakota Unified Judicial System: COVID-19 Response for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.