When a motion for mistrial is made successfully in any civil action, the court may impose against the party intentionally causing the mistrial the jury costs and attorneys’ fees together with such other costs as may be appropriate.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-17-16.1

  • Mistrial: An invalid trial, caused by fundamental error. When a mistrial is declared, the trial must start again from the selection of the jury.

Source: SL 1986, ch 164.