South Dakota Codified Laws 21-32-12. Service of complaint and notice to plead on attorney general–Pleading by attorneygeneral
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The plaintiff, within ten days after having filed the complaint and undertaking, pursuant to §§ 21-32-10 and 21-32-11, shall serve a copy of the complaint upon the attorney general and the state auditor, together with a notice to plead or answer thereto within thirty days after the service of such complaint and notice, exclusive of the day of service; and the attorney general shall thereupon be required to answer or plead within the time specified in such notice.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-32-12
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
Source: SL 1890, ch 1, § 2; RCCivP 1903, § 26; SL 1913, ch 166; RC 1919, § 2110; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.0604.