Section 10-25-15 - Cancellation of certificate on delivery of deed--Proof and bond for lost certificate.

10-25-15. Cancellation of certificate on delivery of deed--Proof and bond for lost certificate. When deeds are delivered by the county treasurer for real property sold for taxes, the certificate therefor must be canceled and filed by the county auditor, and in case of loss of any certificate, on being satisfied thereof by due proof, and bond being given to the state in the sum equal to the value of the property conveyed, as in cases of lost notes or other commercial paper, the county treasurer may execute and deliver the proper conveyance and file such proof and bond with the county auditor.

Source: SL 1897, ch 28, § 135; RPolC 1903, § 2216; RC 1919, § 6808; SDC 1939, § 57.1121.