Subject: South Dakota Sample Letter to Opposing Counsel with Enclosed Stipulation — Request for Mutual Agreement [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Opposing Counsel's Name] [Opposing Counsel's Law Firm] [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] RE: [Case Name or Number] Dear [Opposing Counsel's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to propose a Stipulation that could potentially serve the best interests of both our clients in the aforementioned case. Enclosed with this letter is a drafted Stipulation document for your review and consideration. The Stipulation document aims to lay out mutually agreed-upon terms and conditions to settle certain aspects of the ongoing litigation. We believe that this Stipulation will provide an opportunity to streamline the legal process, save time and costs for all parties involved, and ultimately contribute to a fair and just resolution. In preparing this Stipulation, we have taken into account the unique legal landscape of South Dakota and ensured that it adheres to applicable state laws and regulations. Our primary goal is to create a document that ensures the rights and interests of both our clients are protected while promoting efficiency and cooperation. The proposed Stipulation covers the following key areas: 1. [Specify the first area being addressed, e.g., "Discovery and Document Production"] 2. [Specify the second area being addressed, e.g., "Expert Witness Process"] 3. [Specify the third area being addressed, e.g., "Alternate Dispute Resolution Options"] By addressing these areas, we aim to eliminate potential disputes and streamline the process to reach a fair resolution at the earliest opportunity. However, we acknowledge that you may have additional areas you wish to cover or any suggested modifications to the existing draft stipulation. Therefore, I kindly request your review of the enclosed Stipulation document, and if you find it agreeable or have any proposed modifications, I would appreciate receiving your revised version by [specify reasonable deadline]. We believe that our collective efforts to reach a mutual agreement will be beneficial for all parties involved and would prevent unnecessary delays and expenses associated with prolonged litigation. Please feel free to contact me at [your phone number] or [your email address] to discuss any aspects of this proposal or to arrange a meeting at a mutually convenient time. I am hopeful that we can work collaboratively to bring this case to a swift and satisfactory resolution. Thank you for your attention, and I look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Your Law Firm Name] Enclosure: Stipulation Document [or if appropriate, List of Proposed Areas to be Covered] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Variations of Sample Letter to Opposing Counsel with Enclosed Stipulation: 1. South Dakota Sample Letter to Opposing Counsel with Enclosed Stipulation — Request for Mediation 2. South Dakota Sample Letter to Opposing Counsel with Enclosed Stipulation — Request for Settlement Conference 3. South Dakota Sample Letter to Opposing Counsel with Enclosed Stipulation — Request for Consent Order 4. South Dakota Sample Letter to Opposing Counsel with Enclosed Stipulation — Request for Amended Pleadings 5. South Dakota Sample Letter to Opposing Counsel with Enclosed Stipulation — Request for Change of Venue 6. South Dakota Sample Letter to Opposing Counsel with Enclosed Stipulation — Request for Limited Discovery Stipulation 7. South Dakota Sample Letter to Opposing Counsel with Enclosed Stipulation — Request for Confidentiality Stipulation 8. South Dakota Sample Letter to Opposing Counsel with Enclosed Stipulation — Request for Extension Stipulation 9. South Dakota Sample Letter to Opposing Counsel with Enclosed Stipulation — Request for Protective Order Stipulation Please note that the variations mentioned above can be tailored to specific legal requirements as per the case in question.