CHAPTER 288

(SCR 05-02)

In the Matter of the Amendment of SDCL 15-6-4(e).


IN THE SUPREME COURT

OF THE

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA

        
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IN THE MATTER OF THE AMENDMENT
OF SDCL 15-6-4(e) RULE 05-02
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    A hearing was held on February 17, 2005, at Pierre, South Dakota, relating to the amendment of SDCL 15-6-4(e), and the Court having considered the proposed amendment, the correspondence and oral presentations relating thereto, if any, and being fully advised in the premises, now, therefore, it is

    ORDERED that SDCL 15-6-4(e) be and it is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

     15-6-4(e).   Substituted personal service of summons authorized. Service in the following manner shall also constitute personal service. If the defendant cannot be found conveniently, service may be made by leaving a copy at his dwelling house in the presence of a member of his family over the age of fourteen years or if the defendant resides in the family of another, with a member of such age of the family with which he resides. If the defendant is a private corporation and no general officer, director, managing agent, or other representative mentioned in § 15-6-4(d) as qualified to receive service can conveniently be found, service may be made on such corporation by leaving a copy at the place of business of such qualified person with any officer or employee over fourteen years of age.

    IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this rule shall become effective immediately.

    DATED at Pierre, South Dakota, this 25th day of February 2005.

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