2021 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 56 - Guaranty, Suretyship and Indemnity
Chapter 01 - Guaranty
Section 56-1-5 - Promise for consideration to answer for obligation of another--Writing unnecessary.

Universal Citation: SD Codified L § 56-1-5 (2021)

56-1-5. Promise for consideration to answer for obligation of another--Writing unnecessary.

A promise to answer for the obligation of another is deemed an original obligation of the promiser and need not be in writing where the promise is made by one who has received property of another upon an undertaking to apply it pursuant to such promise, or by one who has received a discharge from an obligation in whole or in part in consideration of such promise.

Source: SDC 1939, ยง26.0105 (1).

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. South Dakota may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.