§ 5-22-1 Mechanics’ and materialmen’s lien on amounts due under contract
§ 5-22-2 Filing with public officer of account of claim–Effect of late filing–Agreed statementas equivalent of account
§ 5-22-3 Endorsement and report of accounts filed with public officer–Time of attachment oflien–Receipt or certified copy given
§ 5-22-4 Actions to enforce or determine lien–Parties to action–Assertion of lien by answer
§ 5-22-5 Judicial determination of validity of liens and order of payment
§ 5-22-6 Pro rata distribution if contract proceeds insufficient–Deficiency judgment againstcontractor–Restriction on public liability
§ 5-22-7 Limitation of actions to enforce lien
§ 5-22-8 Discharge of lien
§ 5-22-9 Notice by public contractor to file claims against subcontractors–Contents of notice
§ 5-22-10 Filing and publication of notice to file claims against subcontractors
§ 5-22-11 Claims and liens against contractor and public body barred by failure to file–Rightsagainst subcontractor preserved
§ 5-22-12 Right of action not lost by loss of lien
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 5 > Chapter 22 - Liens Relating to Public Improvement Contracts

  • 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.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.