South Dakota Statutes

§ 56-2-2 — Apparent principal may show that he is a surety.

South Dakota § 56-2-2
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 56GUARANTY, SURETYSHIP AND INDEMNITY
Ch. 56-2SURETYSHIP

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S.D. Codified Laws § 56-2-2 (2026).

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One who appears to be a principal whether by terms of a written instrument or otherwise may show that he is in fact a surety except as against persons who have acted on the faith of his apparent character of principal.

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State of Wis. Inv. Bd. v. Hurst
410 N.W.2d 560 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1987)
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Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 26.0203.

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