15-7-8. Continuance of action to permit defense by motorist served through secretary of state.

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

Source: SDC 1939, § 33.0809; SL 1957, ch 178; SL 1963, ch 226.