A levy under a writ, warrant, or execution upon domestic animals, must be made by the officer filing with the register of deeds of the county in which such property is running at large a notice of the same kind as described in § 15-18-22, and mailing a copy to the person in possession of such animals, specifying the number as near as may be and containing a description of same by marks and brands, if any; and such levy shall be equally valid and effectual as if such animals had been seized and the possession and control thereof retained by the officer.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-18-24

  • 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
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.1913 (2); SL 1973, ch 126, § 8.