21-19-1. Definition of terms.
As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise plainly requires:
(1)"Absolute exemptions" means property which, under chapters 43-31 and 43-45, is absolutely exempt from levy;
(2)"Additional exemptions" means additional property which may be claimed as exempt under chapter 43-45;
(3)"Claim" means a claim of exemptions as provided in this chapter;
(4)"Claimant" means a debtor or a dependent of debtor making claim of exemptions;
(5)"Court" means the court wherein the action is brought in which action the levy is made;
(6)"Creditor" means a person for whose benefit any such process is used;
(7)"Debtor" means a person on whose property levy has been made;
(8)"Levy" means any garnishment, attachment, or any seizure or levy whatsoever under execution or any other judicial process for the purpose of satisfying or securing the claim or demand of a creditor;
(9)"Officer" means a person making such levy;
(10)"Property" means any property whether real, personal, or mixed.
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, ยง37.4901.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 19 - Claim Of Homestead And Personal Property Exemptions
Section 21-19-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 21-19-3 - Notice of levy on property--Contents--Statement as to claim of exemptions.
Section 21-19-4 - Service on debtor of notice of levy.
Section 21-19-6 - Court order for substitute method of making service.
Section 21-19-7 - Retention of property levied after notice to debtor.
Section 21-19-8 - Sale of perishable property seized--Retention of proceeds.
Section 21-19-9 - Time allowed for claim of exemptions--Claim by debtor's dependent.
Section 21-19-10 - Contents of claim of exemptions--Schedule of property.
Section 21-19-11 - Verification of claim required.
Section 21-19-12 - Failure to claim additional exemptions as waiver.
Section 21-19-13 - Relief from default in claiming exemptions--Effect on prior proceedings.
Section 21-19-14 - Procedure for claim exclusive except as to absolute exemptions.
Section 21-19-16 - Retention of property claimed as exempt until final determination.
Section 21-19-18 - Release of exempt property on failure of creditor to answer.
Section 21-19-20 - Disputed valuation of homestead--Demand for appraisal.
Section 21-19-21 - Appointment of appraisers.
Section 21-19-23 - Appraisement at fair market value--Completion and filing of appraisement.
Section 21-19-25 - Amendment of papers filed.
Section 21-19-30 - Stay of proceedings on appeal from order--Security required.