South Dakota § 15-26A-80 - Consequence of failure to file briefs.

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§ 15-26A-80. Consequence of failure to file briefs.

If an appellant fails to file his brief within the time provided by § 15-26A-75 or within the time as extended, an appellee may move for dismissal of the appeal. If an appellee fails to timely file his brief, he will not be heard at oral argument except by permission of the court. The clerk may not accept for filing any brief not timely submitted for filing.

Source: Supreme Court Rule 79-1, Rule 14 (4); SDCL Supp, § 15-26A-58.

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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