South Dakota § 15-24-4 - Number of judges required for decision--Rehearing--Disposition in case of disagreement.
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§ 15-24-4. Number of judges required for decision--Rehearing--Disposition in case of disagreement.
The concurrence of three judges of the Supreme Court is necessary to pronounce a decision. If three do not concur the cause must be reheard; and if on the second hearing three judges do not concur, the judgment or order appealed from must be affirmed; or, in case of an original action or proceeding, the same must be dismissed without prejudice.
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.0502.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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