An action is commenced as to each defendant when the summons is served on him, or on a codefendant who is a joint contractor or otherwise united in interest with him. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.0202.
Commencement of action by service of summons--Summons on codefendant
SDCL § 15-2-30 — under LIMITATION OF ACTIONS GENERALLY.
SDCL § 15-2-30