(3) Mailing of the rule constitutes service when the requirements of items (1) and (2) have been met and ten days have elapsed from the time of mailing. If these requirements have been met, the specified time period for the tenant to show cause why he should not be ejected as provided in Section 27-37-20 begins to run on the eleventh day after mailing. However, if the tenant contacts the magistrates court prior to the eleventh day, the specified time period for the tenant to show cause as provided in Section 27-37-20 must begin to run at the time of contact.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 41-103; 1952 Code SECTION 41-103; 1946 (44) 2584; 1999 Act No. 61, SECTION 1; 2000 Act No. 409, SECTION 6.