§ 21-53-1 Liens subject to foreclosure–Jurisdiction and venue of action
§ 21-53-2 Description of lien in judgment–Directions for sale of property
§ 21-53-3 Provisions in judgment for payment and safekeeping of surplus
§ 21-53-4 Remedy cumulative as to other remedies
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 21 > Chapter 53 - Actions to Foreclose Liens On Personal Property

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • 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
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Personal property: includes money, goods, chattels, things in action, and evidences of debt. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.