South Dakota Codified Laws 15-30-2. Reversal, affirmance or modification of judgment or order appealed from–Entry of new judgment or order–New trial–Part of judgment or order appealed from
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Upon an appeal from a judgment or order, the Supreme Court may reverse, affirm, or modify the judgment or order, and may direct the entry of such judgment or order as the court deems required by the record, as to any or all of the parties; and may, if necessary or proper, order a new trial; and if the appeal is from a part of the judgment or order, may reverse, affirm, or modify as to the part appealed from.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-30-2
- 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: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.0730.