The court in any action, suit or proceeding, in which service is made in the manner provided in §§ 58-8-8 to 58-8-10 , inclusive, may order such postponement as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to comply with the provisions of § 58-8-13 and to defend such action. Source: SL 1966, ch 111 , ch 12, § 9 (2).