21-47-9. Examination of premises on judgment for plaintiff.If the defendant shall not bring into court the amount due, with costs, or if, for any other cause, a judgment or decree shall be entered for the plaintiff, the court may appoint a referee to ascertain and report the situation of the mortgaged premises, or may determine the same on oral or other testimony. Source: CCivP 1877, §628; CL 1887, §5442; RCCivP 1903, §668; RC 1919, §2908; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §37.2909.
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