Sheriff to check records for encumbrances against property

Before seizing any property the sheriff shall ascertain from the records in the office of the register of deeds: (1) The amount of any mortgages, conditional sales contracts, or other liens upon the property; and (2) The names and addresses of the lienholders. Source: SL 1915, ch 246 , § 5; RC 1919, § 6775; SDC 1939, § 57.1016; SL 2018, ch 63 , § 44.