21-41-14. Contents of defendant's answer--Counterclaim permitted.
The defendant in his answer must set forth fully and particularly the origin, nature, and extent of his claim to the property; and may set forth his rights in the property as a counterclaim and demand affirmative relief.
Source: SL 1903, ch 194, §3; SL 1905, ch 81; RC 1919, §2848; Supreme Court Rule 581, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §37.1507.