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.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4901.