The defendant in his answer must set forth fully and particularly the origin, nature, and extent of his claim to the property; and may set forth his rights in the property as a counterclaim and demand affirmative relief.
S.D. Codified Laws § 21-41-14
Contents of defendant's answer--Counterclaim permitted
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Estate of Henderson v. Estate of Henderson (2012)
Most recently applied in Estate of Henderson v. Estate of Henderson (November 2012)
Source: SL 1903, ch 194, § 3; SL 1905, ch 81; RC 1919, § 2848; Supreme Court Rule 581, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.1507.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.