A levy under a writ, warrant, or execution upon domestic animals, must be made by the officer filing with the register of deeds of the county in which such property is running at large a notice of the same kind as described in § 15-18-22, and mailing a copy to the person in possession of such animals, specifying the number as near as may be and containing a description of same by marks and brands, if any; and such levy shall be equally valid and effectual as if such animals had been seized and the possession and control thereof retained by the officer.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-18-24

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.1913 (2); SL 1973, ch 126, § 8.