In case the answer of the garnishee shall show indebtedness to the defendant, he may pay the amount thereof to the officer having a levy, or to the clerk of the court; and the officer to whom such payment is made shall give him a receipt specifying the facts and such receipt shall be a complete discharge of all liability to any party for the amount so paid.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-18-32

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.2816; SL 1990, ch 157, § 6.