The garnishee may defend the defendant if the latter does not, but is under no obligation so to do. Source: SL 1909, ch 156 , § 14; RC 1919, § 2466; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.2820; SL 2016, ch 116 , § 15.
Defense of action by garnishee
SDCL § 21-18-43 — under GARNISHMENT OF DEBTS AND PROPERTY.
SDCL § 21-18-43