South Dakota § 15-10-2 - Action pending from time of notice--Time allowed for service of summons.
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§ 15-10-2. Action pending from time of notice--Time allowed for service of summons.
For the purpose of this chapter an action shall be deemed to be pending from the time of filing the notice referred to in § 15-10-1; provided that such notice shall be of no avail unless it shall be followed by the first publication of the summons, or by the personal service thereof, on a defendant within sixty days after such filing.
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.0805.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 15-10-2
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 15-10-2 cover?
Section 15-10-2 ("Action pending from time of notice--Time allowed for service of summons.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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