Service of complaint and notice to plead on attorney general--Pleading by attorney general

The plaintiff, within ten days after having filed the complaint and undertaking, pursuant to §§ 21-32-10 and 21-32-11 , shall serve a copy of the complaint upon the attorney general and the state auditor, together with a notice to plead or answer thereto within thirty days after the service of such complaint and notice, exclusive of the day of service; and the attorney general shall thereupon be required to answer or plead within the time specified in such notice. Source: SL 1890, ch 1 , § 2; RCCivP 1903, § 26; SL 1913, ch 166 ; RC 1919, § 2110; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.0604.