20-2-2. Impossible or unlawful condition void.
A condition in a contract, the fulfillment of which is impossible or unlawful, within the meaning of chapter 53-5 relating to the object of contracts, or which is repugnant to the nature of the interest created by the contract is void.
Source: CivC 1877, §811; CL 1887, §3434; RCivC 1903, §1127; RC 1919, §734; SDC 1939, §47.0111.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 20 - Personal Rights and Obligations
Chapter 02 - Conditional Obligations
Section 20-2-1 - Conditional obligation defined.
Section 20-2-2 - Impossible or unlawful condition void.
Section 20-2-3 - Strict interpretation of condition involving forfeiture.
Section 20-2-4 - Kinds and definition of conditions.
Section 20-2-5 - Fulfillment of conditions before requiring performance.
Section 20-2-6 - Performance of conditions waived by notice of nonperformance by other party.