44-1-4. Creation of lien--Contract--Operation of law.
A lien is created:
(1)By contract; or
(2)By operation of law; but no lien arises by mere operation of law until the time at which the act to be secured thereby ought to be performed.
Source: CivC 1877, §§1702, 1703; CL 1887, §§4326, 4327; RCivC 1903, §§2022, 2023; RC 1919, §§1527, 1528; SDC 1939, §39.0103.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 01 - Definitions And General Provisions
Section 44-1-1 - Lien defined.
Section 44-1-2 - Classification of liens--Definition of terms--General lien--Special lien.
Section 44-1-3 - Application of general statutes to liens--Exception.
Section 44-1-4 - Creation of lien--Contract--Operation of law.
Section 44-1-5 - Security for performance of future obligations--Creation of lien.
Section 44-1-6 - Agreement to create lien on future interest--Attachment of lien.
Section 44-1-7 - Lien or contract of lien transfers no title to property.
Section 44-1-9 - Obligation to perform not implied from lien.
Section 44-1-10 - Lien limited to specified obligation.
Section 44-1-13 - Priority of lien securing future advances.