The court in any action, suit or proceeding, in which service is made in the manner provided in §§ 58-8-8 to 58-8-10, inclusive, may order such postponement as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to comply with the provisions of § 58-8-13 and to defend such action.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 58-8-15

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

Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 12, § 9 (2).