South Dakota Codified Laws 21-15-6. Seizure of property by sheriff–Safekeeping and delivery
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Upon receipt of the affidavit, endorsement, undertaking, and order authorizing delivery specified in §§ 21-15-2 to 21-15-4, inclusive, the sheriff shall forthwith take the property described in the affidavit, if it be in the possession of the defendant or his agent, and retain it in his custody. He shall keep it in a safe place and deliver it to the party entitled thereto upon receiving his lawful fees and necessary expenses for keeping the same.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-15-6
- 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.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: CCivP 1877, § 185; CL 1887, § 4981; RCCivP 1903, § 193; RC 1919, § 2420; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.3804; SL 1973, ch 145, § 2.