The importance of punctuation and grammar was at issue in the South Dakota Supreme Court on Wednesday. In a case involving open records, justices heard from lawyers representing the Argus Leader and the City of Sioux Falls. The dispute revolves around the wording of one short paragraph in the open records chapter and whether it allows government entities to keep records closed when they've entered into a contract. SDPB's Victoria Wicks reports.
SD Supreme Court Considers Contract Exemption For Open Records
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Justices listen as Jon Arneson argues on behalf of the Argus Leader.
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Jon Arneson, attorney for the Argus Leader
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James Moore, attorney for the City of Sioux Falls
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Chief Justice David Gilbertson
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Retired Justice John Konenkamp sits in for Justice Lori Wilbur, who disqualified herself for this case.
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Justice Janine Kern
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Justice Glen Severson asks Jon Arneson a question
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Justice Steven Zinter
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