South Dakota Codified Laws 15-9-21. Time of completion of service by publication or personal service in lieu ofpublication–Commencement of time for filing answer
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The service of summons, writ, order, or decree by publication shall be deemed complete upon the last publication thereof ordered by the court. The time in which answer shall be required by the writ, order, or decree become effective, shall commence to run the day next following such last publication. In case personal service shall be made upon any defendant as to whom the publication has been ordered, service shall be complete on the date of making such personal service.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-9-21
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- 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.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
Source: SDC 1939, § 33.0813; SL 1947, ch 154.