South Dakota Statutes

§ 59-3-2 — Actual authority defined.

South Dakota § 59-3-2
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 59AGENCY
Ch. 59-3POWERS OF AGENT

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S.D. Codified Laws § 59-3-2 (2026).

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Actual authority is such as a principal intentionally confers upon the agent, or intentionally or by want of ordinary care, allows the agent to believe himself to possess.

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Legislative History

CivC 1877, § 1355; CL 1887, § 3978; RCivC 1903, § 1674; RC 1919, § 1256; SDC 1939, § 3.0202.

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