15-2-1. Commencement of civil actions limited by prescribed periods--Manner of objecting to commencement.Civil actions can only be commenced within the periods prescribed in this title after the cause of action shall have accrued except where in special cases a different limitation is prescribed by statute. The objection that the action was not commenced within the time limited can only be taken by answer or other responsive pleading. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0201.
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