21-15-3. Order to defendant to show cause against delivery of property to plaintiff--Procedure in hearing.Upon filing the summons and complaint, and the affidavit pursuant to §21-15-2, the judge of the court having jurisdiction shall by order, require cause to be shown at a specified time and place, after reasonable notice to the defendant, why the plaintiff should not have delivery of the property claimed. Except as inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, chapter 15-6 shall apply to the conduct of the hearing. Source: CCivP 1877, §178; CL 1887, §4974; RCCivP 1903, §186; RC 1919, §2413; Supreme Court Rule 594, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §37.3802; SL 1973, ch 145, §1.
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