Section 44-5-5 - Lien not extinguished by limitation of action on main obligation

44-5-5. Lien not extinguished by limitation of action on main obligation.A lien is not extinguished by the mere lapse of the time within which an action could be brought upon the main obligation under the statutes of limitation of actions. Source: CivC 1877, §1719; CL 1887, §4343; RCivC 1903, §2039; RC 1919, §1544; SDC 1939, §39.0121.