South Dakota Statutes

§ 53-10-2 — Time of performance of contract not specified--Allowance of reasonable time--Instant action.

South Dakota § 53-10-2
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 53CONTRACTS
Ch. 53-10PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACTS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 53-10-2 (2026).

Text

If no time is specified for the performance of an act, a reasonable time is allowed. If the act is capable of being done instantly, such as payment of money, it must be performed immediately when due and ascertained.

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Related

Skoglund v. Staab
312 N.W.2d 29 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1981)
24 case citations

Legislative History

CivC 1877, § 948; CL 1887, § 3572; RCivC 1903, § 1266; RC 1919, § 887; SDC 1939, § 10.0107.

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