Upon service being made pursuant to § 21-18-35 such claimant shall be deemed a defendant in the garnishee action and within thirty days shall answer, setting forth his claim or any defense which the garnishee might have made. In case of default, judgment may be rendered which shall conclude any claim upon the part of such defendant.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-18-36

  • 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: SL 1909, ch 156, § 16; RC 1919, § 2469; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.2821.

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