In any of the cases where service of summons, writ, order, or decree by publication is authorized in lieu thereof the same may and without any order of the court at the option of the party making service, be personally served upon any defendant in person without the state, or any such defendant may admit such service, and as to a defendant so served, no publication or other proceedings relating thereto shall be necessary.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-9-20

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.0814.