40-27-1. Agister's lien for service and supplies--Entitled to retain possession.

Any person to whom any domesticated animal shall be entrusted by the owner thereof or pursuant to his authority for the purpose of feeding, herding, pasturing, or ranging shall have a lien thereon for the amount that may be due for such service and supplies except as otherwise provided in § 40-27-2. Such lien shall entitle the person to retain possession of such domesticated animals until the amount due is paid.

Source: SDC 1939, § 39.1001.