15-6-8(d). Effect of failure to deny.
Averments in a pleading to which a responsive pleading is required, other than those as to the amount of damage, are admitted when not denied in the responsive pleading. Averments in a pleading to which no responsive pleading is required or permitted shall be taken as denied or avoided.
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0906; SD RCP, Rule 8 (d), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966.