A person commencing an action that may result in the filing of a claim against the real estate recovery fund shall serve a copy of the summons and complaint upon the commission within ten days of service upon the defendant. The commission may intervene in the action pursuant to § 15-6-24(a).

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 36-21A-103

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • 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.

Source: SL 1992, ch 273, § 103.