A manufacturer has a lien, dependent on possession, on any die, mold, form, or pattern in the manufacturer’s possession belonging to a customer, for the balance due the manufacturer from such customer for any manufacturing or fabrication work, and in the value of all material related to the work. The manufacturer may retain possession of the die, mold, form, or pattern until the charges are paid.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 44-15-5

  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.

Source: SL 1998, ch 267, § 5.