# S.D. Codified Laws § 21-18-4: Affidavit covering more than one garnishee--Joint and several proceedings

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C18_S21-18-4

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 21-18-4
- **Heading:** Affidavit covering more than one garnishee--Joint and several proceedings
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 21 / Chapter 18 / Section 21-18-4

## Text

Any number of garnishees may be embraced in the same affidavit, but if a joint liability is claimed against any, it shall be so stated, and the garnishee named as jointly liable shall be deemed jointly proceeded against; otherwise the several garnishees shall be deemed severally proceeded against.

Source: SL 1909, ch 156, § 2; RC 1919, § 2454; SDC 1939, § 37.2802; SL 1939, ch 144.

## Nearby sections

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