South Dakota § 5-22-7 - Limitation of actions to enforce lien.
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§ 5-22-7. Limitation of actions to enforce lien.
All claims to liens under this chapter relating to public improvement contracts shall cease to have any validity or to be binding upon the public body or the contractor under the provisions of this chapter unless an action to enforce the same as hereinbefore provided shall be commenced within thirty days from the acceptance of the work for which the same shall be claimed or unless asserted under the provisions of §§ 5-22-9 to 5-22-11, inclusive.
Source: SL 1895, ch 133, § 5; RCCivP 1903, § 717; RC 1919, § 1664; SDC 1939, § 39.0905.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 5-22-7
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 5-22-7 cover?
Section 5-22-7 ("Limitation of actions to enforce lien.") 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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