Initial Civil Appeals: South Dakota | Practical Law

Initial Civil Appeals: South Dakota | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction 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, arguing the appeal, and requesting rehearing. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Initial Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).

Initial Civil Appeals: South Dakota

Practical Law State Q&A w-000-4634 (Approx. 12 pages)

Initial Civil Appeals: South Dakota

by James E. Moore, Woods Fuller Shultz & Smith PC, with Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 09 Feb 2022 • South Dakota, United States
A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction 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, arguing the appeal, and requesting rehearing. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Initial 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.