South Dakota Codified Laws 15-17-56. Disbursements taxed by party not prevailing on appeal–Discretion of court
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Disbursements taxed by a party, in the trial court, who did not prevail on appeal, are void. The trial court may, in its discretion, in the interest of justice, allow the taxation of disbursements by a party who prevailed in the trial court but lost the appeal.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-17-56
- 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.
- 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, § 21.