20-1-2. Origin of obligations.
An obligation arises either from:
(1)The contract of the parties; or
(2)The operation of law.
Source: CivC 1877, §799; CL 1887, §3422; RCivC 1903, §1115; RC 1919, §722; SDC 1939, §47.0102.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 20 - Personal Rights and Obligations
Chapter 01 - The Nature Of Obligations
Section 20-1-1 - Obligation defined.
Section 20-1-2 - Origin of obligations.
Section 20-1-3 - Kinds of obligations arising by operation of law.
Section 20-1-4 - Joint and several obligations and rights.
Section 20-1-5 - Obligations and rights presumed joint and not several.
Section 20-1-6 - Right of contribution on satisfaction of joint obligation.