70-27-115. Defendant's appearance and answer. On or before the day fixed for the defendant's appearance, the defendant may appear and answer or move to dismiss the complaint for failure to state a claim. In any case, the defendant shall answer the complaint and summons within 10 days.

     History: En. Sec. 2090, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 7279, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 9897, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. C. Civ. Proc. Sec. 1170; re-en. Sec. 9897, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 93-9711; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 115, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 138, L. 1993.