25-34-403. Appeals. (1) If either party is dissatisfied with the judgment of the small claims court, he may appeal to the district court of the county in which the judgment was rendered, in accordance with the procedure prescribed in chapter 33. Any such appeal must be tried de novo.
     (2) In the event that the parties are represented by counsel on appeal, the judge may grant the prevailing party, in addition to costs, reasonable attorney fees.

     History: En. 93-343 by Sec. 22, Ch. 519, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 93-343; amd. Sec. 131, Ch. 575, L. 1981.