Section 21-18-44 - Garnishment proceedings deemed civil action--Procedural rules applicable. - South Dakota Statutes

21-18-44. Garnishment proceedings deemed civil action--Procedural rules applicable. The proceedings against a garnishee shall be deemed an action by the plaintiff against the garnishee and defendant as parties defendant, and all provisions of law relating to proceedings in civil actions at issue, including examination of the parties, amendments, and relief from default or proceedings taken and appeals and all provisions for enforcing judgments, shall be applicable thereto.

Source: SL 1909, ch 156, § 15; RC 1919, § 2468; Supreme Court Rule 590, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.2823.