South Dakota Statutes

§ 56-1-4 — Requirements as to writing--Signature of guarantor--Expression of consideration unnecessary.

South Dakota § 56-1-4
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 56GUARANTY, SURETYSHIP AND INDEMNITY
Ch. 56-1GUARANTY

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S.D. Codified Laws § 56-1-4 (2026).

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Except as prescribed by §§ 56-1-5 to 56-1-9 , inclusive, a guaranty must be in writing and signed by the guarantor; but the writing need not express a consideration.

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Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 26.0104.

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