A motion for appellate attorney fees in actions where such fees may be allowable must comply with the following requirements: (1) The motion must be accompanied by a verified, itemized statement of legal services rendered, said statement to be exclusive of costs allowable under § 15-30-6 ; (2) The motion must be served and filed prior to submission of the action on its merits; and (3) The motion and itemized statement, together with proof of service thereof, must be submitted for filing. Consideration of a motion for attorney fees will be held in abeyance until such time as the action is considered on its merits.
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