Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 21-19-1 - Definition of terms As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise plainly requires:
(1) "Absolute exemptions" means property which, under chapters 43-31 and 43-45, is absolutely exempt from levy;(2) "Additional exemptions" means additional property which may be claimed as exempt under chapter 43-45;(3) "Claim" means a claim of exemptions as provided in this chapter;(4) "Claimant" means a debtor or a dependent of debtor making claim of exemptions;(5) "Court" means the court wherein the action is brought in which action the levy is made;(6) "Creditor" means a person for whose benefit any such process is used;(7) "Debtor" means a person on whose property levy has been made;(8) "Levy" means any garnishment, attachment, or any seizure or levy whatsoever under execution or any other judicial process for the purpose of satisfying or securing the claim or demand of a creditor;(9) "Officer" means a person making such levy;(10) "Property" means any property whether real, personal, or mixed. SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4901.