South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 13 > Chapter 46 – Appeals in School Matters


§ 13-46-1	Right to appeal to circuit court from decision by school board or special committee–Time of taking appeal
§ 13-46-2	Parties to appeal
§ 13-46-3	Notice of appeal–Service and filing–Bond to pay costs
§ 13-46-4	Certification of record to clerk of courts–Failure to transmit–Fees
§ 13-46-6	Trial de novo in circuit court–Judgment or order–Enforcement

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.
Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.