Section 28-14-11 - Foreclosure of lien by action--Time of commencing action--Restrictions on enforcementagainst homestead. - South Dakota Statutes

28-14-11. Foreclosure of lien by action--Time of commencing action--Restrictions on enforcement against homestead. Any lien established by virtue of these statutes may be foreclosed by action in the name of the county to satisfy the amount of the lien, together with interest, cost, and expenses of foreclosure. Such foreclosure shall not be commenced until one year after the last payment to or for the benefit of the poor person during the lifetime of the poor person or until after the death of the poor person.
Such lien shall not be enforced against the homestead of the poor person during his or her lifetime or while occupied as a homestead by the surviving spouse or minor children, except upon alienation.

Source: SDC 1939, § 39.1704; SL 1953, ch 209, § 3.