The garnishee may defend the defendant if the latter does not, but is under no obligation so to do.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-18-43

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.

Source: SL 1909, ch 156, § 14; RC 1919, § 2466; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.2820; SL 2016, ch 116, § 15.