A contract is either express or implied.

An express contract is one, the terms of which are stated in words.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 53-1-3

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.

An implied contract is one, the existence and terms of which are manifested by conduct.

Source: CivC 1877, §§ 915 to 917; CL 1887, §§ 3539 to 3541; RCivC 1903, §§ 1233 to 1235; RC 1919, §§ 850 to 852; SDC 1939, § 10.0601.