A power is a lien upon the real property which it embraces from the time the instrument in which it is contained takes effect; except that against creditors, purchasers, and encumbrancers, in good faith and without notice, from any person having an estate in such real property, the power is a lien only from the time the instrument in which it is contained is duly recorded.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 43-11-31

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • 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.

Source: CivC 1877, § 312; CL 1887, § 2828; RCivC 1903, § 335; RC 1919, § 404; SDC 1939, § 59.0417.