21-29-7. Answer to show cause against writ.
On the return of the alternative writ of mandamus, or the day on which the application for the writ is noticed, the party on whom the writ or notice has been served may show cause by answer, under oath, made in the same manner as an answer to a complaint in a civil action.
Source: CCivP 1877, §699; CL 1887, §5521; RCCivP 1903, §768; RC 1919, §3010; Supreme Court Rule 612, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §37.4505.