Appearance not required after admission or deposit--Judgment for plaintiff--Deposit as payment

If a defendant files a stipulation and deposit pursuant to § 23-1A-12 or makes a deposit pursuant to § 23-1A-13 he need not appear in court. In such instances, the clerk shall record on the court appearance date, a judgment in favor of the plaintiff and enter the deposit as payment of the judgment. Source: SL 1977, ch 193 , § 13.