The party summoned pursuant to § 15-8-4 may answer within the time specified in § 15-8-5, denying the judgment or setting up any defense which may have arisen subsequently; and he may make the same defense which he might have originally made to the action, except the statute of limitations.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-8-7

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.2303.