An agreed case is a procedure that can be used in rare situations in which the parties to a lawsuit agree on the facts and disagree on the relevant law as applied to the facts. In such a case the parties stipulate to the facts, file a narrative statement of the agreed facts, and submit the case to the court for a ruling.

If a case submitted on an agreed statement of facts is appealed, the narrative statement of facts stipulated to by the parties is filed with the appellate court (often the court of appeals) rather than the trial court record (a transcript of the trial that includes witness testimony and documents admitted in evidence).

In South Dakota, an agreed case, also known as a case submitted on an agreed statement of facts, is a legal procedure where the disputing parties concur on the factual aspects of the case but seek a judicial determination on the legal questions involved. This process allows the parties to bypass the need for a full trial by stipulating to the facts and presenting the case to the court primarily for legal interpretation. When such a case is appealed, the narrative statement of the agreed facts is directly filed with the appellate court. This differs from the usual appellate process where the trial court record, including transcripts and evidence, is reviewed. The agreed statement of facts serves as the factual basis for the appellate court's review. It's important to note that this procedure is not commonly used and may be subject to specific rules and limitations under South Dakota law. An attorney can provide guidance on whether this procedure is appropriate for a particular case and ensure that the stipulation and submission comply with the relevant legal requirements.