Section 44-1-2 – Classification of liens–Definition of terms–General lien–Special lien.
44-1-2. Classification of liens–Definition of terms–General lien–Special lien. Liens are general or special. A general lien is one which the holder thereof is entitled to enforce as security for the performance of all the obligations or all of a particular class of obligations which exist in his favor against the owner of the property. A […]
Section 44-1-3 – Application of general statutes to liens–Exception.
44-1-3. Application of general statutes to liens–Exception. The general statutes relating to liens apply to all liens including mortgages and pledges unless from the context relating to any of them a different intention plainly appears. Source: CivC 1877, §1701; CL 1887, §4325; RCivC 1903, §2021; RC 1919, §1526; SDC 1939, §39.0101.
Section 44-1-1 – Lien defined.
44-1-1. Lien defined. A lien is a charge imposed upon specific property by which it is made security for the performance of an act. Source: CivC 1877, §1697; CL 1887, §4321; RCivC 1903, §2017; RC 1919, §1522; SDC 1939, §39.0102.