South Dakota Statutes
§ 55-2-1 — Trustee's obligation of good faith.
South Dakota § 55-2-1
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S.D. Codified Laws § 55-2-1 (2026).
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In all matters connected with his trust a trustee is bound to act in the highest good faith toward his beneficiary and may not obtain any advantage therein over the latter by the slightest misrepresentation, concealment, threat, or adverse pressure of any kind.
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Legislative History
SDC 1939, § 59.0106.
Nearby Sections
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§ 55-1-2
Trusts classified.§ 55-1-20
Trusts for noncharitable purposes.§ 55-1-21.1
Termination of trust for care of animal.§ 55-1-21.11
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