Bridgman v. Koch

KONENKAMP, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Alleging violations of South Dakota’s election laws, the former Jerauld County State’s Attorney brought a quo warranto action to oust the newly-elected state’s attorney. The circuit court denied relief.

Background

[¶ 2.] Dedrich Koch is a resident of Buffalo County, South Dakota. In March 2012, he filed a declaration of candidate for the public office of Jerauld County State’s Attorney as a Republican and filed a nominating petition. He declared under oath that he was eligible to seek the office and if nominated and elected would qualify and serve in that office. On…