If, in an action brought under the provisions of this chapter, no answer or motion be served within the time required by § 21-36-9 the plaintiff may apply to the court for judgment in accordance with the prayer of the complaint, but no judgment shall be given or made except upon proofs adduced in open court.
S.D. Codified Laws § 21-36-17
Judgment for state if no answer or motion served--Proof required
Source: SL 1909, ch 104, § 4; RC 1919, § 3052; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4203.
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