§ 10-26-1 List of delinquent real property taxes compiled by county treasurer–Lands included–Information shown
§ 10-26-2 Affidavit of treasurer attached to list–Filing of list
§ 10-26-3 Filing of list and mailing of notice as notice to owners of proceedings forenforcement of taxes
§ 10-26-4 Notice that tax deed will issue–Service on owner and posting–Form of notice
§ 10-26-5 Publication of notice of county intention to take tax deed–Form
§ 10-26-5.1 Additional notices required
§ 10-26-6 Affidavit of completed service of notice to take tax deed–Form
§ 10-26-7 Execution of tax deed–Form
§ 10-26-8 Copy of affidavit attached to delinquent tax record
§ 10-26-9 No fees to county treasurer–Agent or attorney to assist treasurer–Compensation
§ 10-26-10 Chapter alternative to other procedures
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 10 > Chapter 26 - Scavenger Tax Law

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Mortgagee: The person to whom property is mortgaged and who has loaned the money.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Seal: includes an impression of the seal upon the paper alone, as well as upon wax or a wafer affixed to the paper, and also the word "seal" written or printed on such paper. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.