When process is served pursuant to § 15-7-7, the court in which the action is pending may order such continuance as may be necessary to afford the defendant or his personal representative reasonable opportunity to defend any such action not exceeding ninety days from the date of filing of the action in such court.
S.D. Codified Laws § 15-7-8
Continuance of action to permit defense by motorist served through secretary of state
Source: SDC 1939, § 33.0809; SL 1957, ch 178; SL 1963, ch 226.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.