21-29-4. Grant of writ on default prohibited.The writ of mandamus cannot be granted by default. The case must be heard by the court, whether the adverse party appear or not. Source: CCivP 1877, §698; CL 1887, §5520; RCCivP 1903, §767; RC 1919, §3009; Supreme Court Rule 611, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §37.4503.
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