Time is never considered as of the essence of the contract, unless by its terms expressly so provided.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 53-10-3

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

Source: CivC 1877, § 949; CL 1887, § 3573; RCivC 1903, § 1267; RC 1919, § 888; SDC 1939, § 10.0107.