South Dakota Codified Laws 15-26A-83. Time allowed for argument
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For oral argument, unless otherwise ordered, the appellant shall be allowed twenty minutes to open, the appellee shall be allowed twenty minutes to answer and the appellant shall be allowed ten minutes for rebuttal. If additional time is deemed necessary for adequate presentation, counsel shall obtain permission from the court before commencing the argument. A party is not obliged to use all of the time allowed.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-26A-83
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
Source: Supreme Court Rule 79-1, Rule 15 (2); SDCL Supp, § 15-26A-61.