If a civil jury case is settled within fortyeight hours, or such other time as fixed by the court, of the time the jury is scheduled to report, the trial court may impose against one or all parties the expenses of requiring the jury to report, together with other items as may be appropriate. The court may apportion the expenses.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-17-50

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

Source: SL 1992, ch 148, § 15.