40-12-5
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40-12-5.
The
Secretary of State or his successor in office, within three days from the date
of the service upon him of the summons or process provided for in this chapter,
shall certify to the court in which the action is pending that the summons or
process has been filed in his office as provided for in this chapter. Upon
receipt of such certification by the clerk of the court in which the action is
pending, the complaint shall be answered within 30 days after service of the
summons and complaint upon him, unless the time for the appearance of the
defendant shall be extended by an order of the court in order to allow the
defendant ample opportunity to be heard.