21-41-14. Contents of defendant's answer--Counterclaim permitted.
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.
Source: SL 1903, ch 194, §3; SL 1905, ch 81; RC 1919, §2848; Supreme Court Rule 581, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §37.1507.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 41 - Actions To Quiet Title To Real Property
Section 21-41-4 - Joinder of parties plaintiff.
Section 21-41-5 - Joinder of known claimants as defendants.
Section 21-41-6 - Joinder of unknown claimants as defendants--Proof of want of knowledge.
Section 21-41-7 - Filing of complaint and summons--Form for summons.
Section 21-41-8 - Service of summons on named defendants.
Section 21-41-11 - Contents of complaint.
Section 21-41-13 - Disclaimer by defendant to avoid costs.
Section 21-41-14 - Contents of defendant's answer--Counterclaim permitted.
Section 21-41-17 - Enforcement against property of claim against deceased defendant.
Section 21-41-18 - Jurisdiction of court to determine rights in decedents' estates.
Section 21-41-19 - Jurisdiction of decedent's estate from time of publication of summons.
Section 21-41-22 - Allowance of plaintiff's claim for improvements--Value alleged in complaint.
Section 21-41-24 - Bond required to indemnify against defenses permitted after judgment.