The party issuing summons pursuant to § 15-8-4 may reply to the answer, and the issues may be tried and judgment may be given in the same manner as in an action.

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

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

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.2304.