Grant of writ on default prohibited

The writ of mandamus cannot be granted by default. The case must be heard by the court, whether the adverse party appear or not. Source: CCivP 1877, § 698; CL 1887, § 5520; RCCivP 1903, § 767; RC 1919, § 3009; Supreme Court Rule 611, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4503.