The officer before whom the proceedings are held may charge a fee in accordance with subdivision 7-9-15(3) upon the filing of the affidavit and undertaking and notice, and the documents shall be filed or recorded in the same manner as the notice of lien. Certified copies of the documents shall be prima facie evidence, in the courts of this state, of the matters therein contained.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 44-4-4

  • 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.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.

Source: SL 1966, ch 124, § 5; SL 1999, ch 33, § 4.