South Dakota Codified Laws 15-9-19. Mailing of summons and complaint to defendant served by publication
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The court or judge must also direct a copy of the summons and complaint to be forthwith sent by first class mail, directed to the person to be served at his post office address unless it appears that the place of residence and post office address of such person is neither known to the party making the application nor can with reasonable diligence be ascertained by him; and also directed to any corporation to be served at its present or last known office or place of business.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-9-19
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
Source: SDC 1939, § 33.0813; SL 1947, ch 154.