A thing is deemed to be affixed to land when it is attached to it by roots, as in the case of trees, vines, or shrubs; or imbedded in it, as in the case of walls; or permanently resting upon it, as in the case of buildings; or permanently attached to what is thus permanent, as by means of cement, plaster, nails, bolts, or screws.

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Source: CivC 1877, § 165; CL 1887, § 2681; RCivC 1903, § 188; RC 1919, § 258; SDC 1939, § 51.0104.