§ 18-44-131 — Duty to enter satisfaction

(a) Whenever any indebtedness which is a lien on any real estate, erection, building, or other improvement is paid and satisfied, it shall be the duty of the creditor to enter satisfaction of the lien upon the record or margin thereof in the office of the clerk of the circuit court. (b) Any creditor refusing or neglecting to do so for ten (10) days after payment shall be liable to any person injured to the amount of injury and for cost of suit.

Legislative History

Acts 1895, No. 146, § 23, p. 217; C. & M. Dig., § 6934; Pope's Dig., § 8896; A.S.A. 1947, § 51-624.