2013 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 15 - CIVIL PROCEDURE
Chapter 09 - Commencement Of Actions And Service Of Process
§ 15-9-21 Time of completion of service by publication or personal service in lieu of publication--Commencement of time for filing answer.
15-9-21. Time of completion of service by publication or personal service in lieu of publication--Commencement of time for filing answer. 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.
Source: SDC 1939, § 33.0813; SL 1947, ch 154.
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