South Dakota Codified Laws 15-2-30. Commencement of action by service of summons–Summons on codefendant
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An action is commenced as to each defendant when the summons is served on him, or on a codefendant who is a joint contractor or otherwise united in interest with him.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-2-30
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.0202.