The court in which the action is pending may order such continuances as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to defend the action. The fee of $2 paid to the director by the plaintiff at the time of the service shall be taxed in his costs if he prevails in his suit.
RSA 260:70
1925, 106:1. PL 100 :35. RL 116:45. RSA 264:4. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.