Judgment shall be given in favor of each lien holder for the amount demanded and proved by him, with costs and disbursements to be fixed by the court at the trial, and such amount shall not be included in the lien of any other party.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 44-9-40

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

Source: SL 1913, ch 263, § 13; RC 1919, § 1655; SDC 1939, § 39.0718.