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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.