South Dakota § 15-9-21 Time of completion of service by publication or personal service in lieu of publication--Commencement of time for filing answer.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 15-9-21 — Time of completion of service by publication or personal service in lieu of publication--Commencement of time for filing answer.

South Dakota § 15-9-21

Title 15CIVIL PROCEDURE

Ch. 15-9COMMENCEMENT OF ACTIONS AND SERVICE OF PROCESS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 15-9-21 (2026).

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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.

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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.