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§ 53-7-5 — Acceptance of proposal, communication.

South Dakota § 53-7-5
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 53CONTRACTS
Ch. 53-7COMMUNICATION OF PROPOSAL AND ACCEPTANCE

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S.D. Codified Laws § 53-7-5 (2026).

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If a proposal prescribes any conditions concerning the communication of its acceptance, the proposer is not bound unless they are conformed to; but in other cases any reasonable and usual mode may be adopted.

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Legislative History

CivC 1877, § 893; CL 1887, § 3517; RCivC 1903, § 1211; RC 1919, § 826; SDC 1939, § 10.0317.

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Law and usage of place of performance, application to contracts.
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Rescission not effected by consent--Accomplishment by use of diligence to comply with rules governing rescission.
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Prompt action by party rescinding on discovery of duress, undue influence, or disability.
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