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2011 South Dakota Code
Title 56 GUARANTY, SURETYSHIP AND INDEMNITY
Chapter 03. Indemnity
§56-3-18 Indemnity agreement void as to liability for negligence in construction, repair or maintenance of structure or equipment.
SD Codified L § 56-3-18 (through 2011) What's This?
56-3-18. Indemnity agreement void as to liability for negligence in construction, repair or maintenance of structure or equipment. A covenant, promise, agreement or understanding in, or in connection with or collateral to, a contract or agreement relative to the construction, alteration, repair or maintenance of a building, structure, appurtenance and appliance, including moving, demolition and excavating connected therewith, purporting to indemnify the promisee against liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damage to property caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the promisee, his agents or employees, or indemnitee, is against the policy of the law and is void and unenforceable.
Source: SL 1973, ch 294.
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