With the complaint shall be filed a summons, entitled in the action, directed to the defendants named and to all persons generally who have or claim to have any interest in said estate, or claims against the same, as heirs, creditors, or otherwise, requiring them to appear and answer the said complaint within thirty days after the service of the summons, exclusive of the day of service, and to set forth the nature of their claims.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-36-9

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

Source: SL 1909, ch 104, § 4; RC 1919, § 3052; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4203.