South Dakota Statutes

§ 56-2-12 — Liability of surety limited by express terms of contract--Penalty for breach.

South Dakota·Title 56 GUARANTY, SURETYSHIP AND INDEMNITY·Ch. 56-2 SURETYSHIP
A surety cannot be held beyond the express terms of his contract, and if such contract prescribes a penalty for its breach, he cannot in any case be liable for more than the penalty.

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Sheehan v. Morris Irrigation
410 N.W.2d 569 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1987)
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Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 26.0202.

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