Section 44-11-12 - Levy of attachment or execution on personal property--Special lien of officer on property until process is released

44-11-12. Levy of attachment or execution on personal property--Special lien of officer on property until process is released.An officer who levies an attachment or execution upon personal property acquires a special lien, dependent on possession, upon such property, which authorizes him to hold it until the process is discharged or satisfied, or a judicial sale of the property is had. Source: CivC 1877, §1811; CL 1887, §4446; RCivC 1903, §2158; RC 1919, §1699; SDC 1939, §39.1504.