South Dakota Codified Laws 15-17-51. Liability of party for frivolous or malicious action
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If a civil action, including an action for appeal of a zoning decision, or special proceeding is dismissed or requested relief is denied and if the court determines that it was frivolous or brought for malicious purposes, the court shall order the party whose claim, cause of action, or defense was dismissed or denied to pay part or all expenses incurred by the party defending the matter, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-17-51
- 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.
Source: SL 1992, ch 148, § 16; SL 1997, ch 113, § 1; SL 2015, ch 114, § 1.