44-1-2. Classification of liens--Definition of terms--General lien--Special lien.
Liens are general or special. A general lien is one which the holder thereof is entitled to enforce as security for the performance of all the obligations or all of a particular class of obligations which exist in his favor against the owner of the property. A special lien is one which the holder thereof can enforce only as security for the performance of a particular act or obligation and of such obligations as may be incidental thereto.
Source: CivC 1877, §§1698 to 1700; CL 1887, §§4322 to 4324; RCivC 1903, §§2018 to 2020; RC 1919, §§1523 to 1525; SDC 1939, §39.0102.