The party issuing summons pursuant to § 15-8-4 may reply to the answer, and the issues may be tried and judgment may be given in the same manner as in an action.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-8-8

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.2304.