The court in any action, suit, or proceeding in which service is made in the manner provided in § 27-16-6 or § 27-16-7 may, in its discretion, order any postponement as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to comply with the provisions of § 27-16-10 and to defend the action. History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3725, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 27-16-12.
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