When process is served pursuant to § 15-7-10, the court in which the action is pending may order such continuances as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to defend any such action, not exceeding ninety days from the date of the filing of such action in such court.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-7-12

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

Source: SDC 1939, § 2.9905 as enacted by SL 1949, ch 8, § 3; SDC Supp 1960, § 2.0116.