The recording and deposit of an instrument, proved and certified according to the provisions of §§ 18-4-17 to 18-4-20, inclusive, and §§ 43-28-8 and 43-28-10, are constructive notice of the execution of such instrument to all purchasers or encumbrancers subsequent to the recording.

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Source: CivC 1877, § 674; CL 1887, § 3296; RCivC 1903, § 989; RC 1919, § 595; SDC 1939, § 51.1621.