53-8-5. Execution of contract in writing supersedes oral negotiations or stipulations.
The execution of a contract in writing, whether the law requires it to be written or not, supersedes all the oral negotiations or stipulations concerning its matter which preceded or accompanied the execution of the instrument.
Source: CivC 1877, §921; CL 1887, §3545; RCivC 1903, §1239; RC 1919, §860; SDC 1939, §10.0604.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 08 - Oral And Written Contracts
Section 53-8-1 - Contracts which may be oral.
Section 53-8-2 - Contracts required to be in writing--Statute of frauds.
Section 53-8-3 - Contract not in writing through fraud--Enforcement against fraudulent party.
Section 53-8-5 - Execution of contract in writing supersedes oral negotiations or stipulations.
Section 53-8-6 - Oral contract--Alteration in writing by consent of parties.
Section 53-8-7 - Alteration of written contract without new consideration.