South Dakota § 21-3-4 - Lien holder's damages for conversion of personal property.

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§ 21-3-4. Lien holder's damages for conversion of personal property.

One having a mere lien on personal property cannot recover greater damages for its conversion, from one having a right thereto superior to his, after his lien is discharged, than the amount secured by the lien, and the compensation allowed by § 21-3-3, for the loss of time and expenses.

Source: CivC 1877, § 1972; CL 1887, § 4605; RCivC 1903, § 2317; RC 1919, § 1989; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.1912.

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 21-3-4 ("Lien holder's damages for conversion of personal property.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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