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Chapter 5-22

S.D. Codified Laws ch. 5-22

Liens Relating to Public Improvement Contracts

5-22-1Mechanics' and materialmen's lien on amounts due under contract.5-22-2Filing with public officer of account of claim--Effect of late filing--Agreed statement as equivalent of account.5-22-3Endorsement and report of accounts filed with public officer--Time of attachment of lien--Receipt or certified copy given.5-22-4Actions to enforce or determine lien--Parties to action--Assertion of lien by answer.5-22-5Judicial determination of validity of liens and order of payment.5-22-6Pro rata distribution if contract proceeds insufficient--Deficiency judgment against contractor--Restriction on public liability.5-22-7Limitation of actions to enforce lien.5-22-8Discharge of lien.5-22-9Notice by public contractor to file claims against subcontractors--Contents of notice.5-22-10Filing and publication of notice to file claims against subcontractors.5-22-11Claims and liens against contractor and public body barred by failure to file--Rights against subcontractor preserved.5-22-12Right of action not lost by loss of lien.