Part performance of an obligation, either before or after a breach thereof, when expressly accepted by the creditor in writing in satisfaction, or rendered in pursuance of an agreement in writing for that purpose, though without any new consideration, extinguishes the obligation.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 20-7-4

  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.

Source: CivC 1877, § 862; CL 1887, § 3486; RCivC 1903, § 1180; RC 1919, § 787; SDC 1939, § 47.0236.