Any person to whom any domesticated animal shall be entrusted by the owner thereof or pursuant to his authority for the purpose of feeding, herding, pasturing, or ranging shall have a lien thereon for the amount that may be due for such service and supplies except as otherwise provided in § 40-27-2. Such lien shall entitle the person to retain possession of such domesticated animals until the amount due is paid.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 40-27-1

  • 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

Source: SDC 1939, § 39.1001.