South Dakota Statutes
§ 57A-3-401 — Signature necessary for liability on instrument.
South Dakota § 57A-3-401
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 57A-3-401 (2026).
Text
A person is not liable on an instrument unless (i) the person signed the instrument, or (ii) the person is represented by an agent or representative who signed the instrument and the signature is binding on the represented person under § 57A-3-402 .
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Related
In Re Gridley
149 B.R. 128 (D. South Dakota, 1992)
In the Interests of B.J.T.
2005 SD 123 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 2005)
Legislative History
SL 1994, ch 367, § 3-401; SL 2024, ch 198, § 23.
Nearby Sections
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§ 57A-1-101
Short title.§ 57A-1-102
Scope of chapter.§ 57A-1-104
Construction against implied repeal.§ 57A-1-105
Severability.§ 57A-1-106
Use of singular and plural--Gender.§ 57A-1-107
Section captions.§ 57A-1-201
General definitions.§ 57A-1-202
Notice--Knowledge.§ 57A-1-203
Lease distinguished from security interest.§ 57A-1-204
Value.§ 57A-1-205
Reasonable time--Seasonableness.§ 57A-1-206
Presumptions.§ 57A-1-207
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South Dakota § 57A-3-401, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/57A-3-401.