15-7-12. Continuance of action to permit defense by nonresident or absent aircraft operator.

When process is served pursuant to § 15-7-10, the court in which the action is pending may order such continuances as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to defend any such action, not exceeding ninety days from the date of the filing of such action in such court.

Source: SDC 1939, § 2.9905 as enacted by SL 1949, ch 8, § 3; SDC Supp 1960, § 2.0116.