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Code · South Dakota · Title 21 · Chapter 21-42

21-42-11. Appearance by defendant--Defenses permitted.

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Any defendant may appear in said action within the time provided by law for appearances in civil actions and may set up any defense to said action he may have, and may therein question the legality, validity, or sufficiency of any act had in connection with the assessment thereof, the tax levy thereon, or sale of said land.
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