21-32-12. Service of complaint and notice to plead on attorney general--Pleading by attorney general.
The plaintiff, within ten days after having filed the complaint and undertaking, pursuant to §§21-32-10 and 21-32-11, shall serve a copy of the complaint upon the attorney general and the state auditor, together with a notice to plead or answer thereto within thirty days after the service of such complaint and notice, exclusive of the day of service; and the attorney general shall thereupon be required to answer or plead within the time specified in such notice.
Source: SL 1890, ch 1, §2; RCCivP 1903, §26; SL 1913, ch 166; RC 1919, §2110; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0604.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 32 - Remedies Against The State
Section 21-32-1 - Office of Commissioner of Claims created--Appointment of circuit judge to act.
Section 21-32-2 - Limitation of actions on claims against the state.
Section 21-32-4 - Service of petition on attorney general--Answer and defense by attorney general.
Section 21-32-5 - Time and place fixed for hearing claim--Notice to attorney general.
Section 21-32-6 - Evidence received at hearing on claim--Adjournment of hearing.
Section 21-32-8 - State as defendant in actions involving property.
Section 21-32-11 - Undertaking for costs filed by plaintiff in Supreme Court action.
Section 21-32-13 - Trial of action in Supreme Court.
Section 21-32-15 - Liability insurance--Purchase by state.
Section 21-32-16 - Waiver of immunity to extent of insurance coverage--Consent to suit.
Section 21-32-17 - Immunity of state officers, employees, and agents.
Section 21-32-18 - Service on attorney general required for waiver--Judgment void without service.
Section 21-32-19 - Payment of certain medical and property damage claims against state--Rules.