As to all defendants not served before the trial said proceedings shall be continued as the court may direct, for the purpose of serving the summons on such defendants.

Source: SL 1891, ch 94 , § 14; RCCivP 1903, § 876; RC 1919, § 2951; Supreme Court Rule 602, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4009.