53-2-5. Promise in singular number--Execution by several persons.
A promise made in the singular number but executed by several persons is presumed to be joint and several.
Source: CivC 1877, §951; CL 1887, §3575; RCivC 1903, §1269; RC 1919, §890; SDC 1939, §10.0105.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 02 - Parties To Contracts
Section 53-2-1 - Persons capable of contracting.
Section 53-2-2 - Minors and persons of unsound mind--Capacity to contract.
Section 53-2-3 - Identification of parties necessary to validity.
Section 53-2-4 - Joint and several contracts.
Section 53-2-5 - Promise in singular number--Execution by several persons.