S.D. Codified Laws § 44-6-2

Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
Section 44-6-2 - Agreement for purchase of real property-Payment of part of purchase price-Special or vendee's lien for amount paid

One who pays to the owner any part of the price of real property under an agreement for the purchase thereof has a special or vendee's lien upon the property independent of possession for such part of the amount paid as he may be entitled to recover back in case of failure of consideration.

SDCL 44-6-2

CivC 1877, § 1805; CL 1887, § 4440; RCivC 1903, § 2152; RC 1919, § 1693; SDC 1939, § 39.0601.