53-8-6. Oral contract--Alteration in writing by consent of parties.
A contract not in writing may be altered in any respect by consent of the parties, in writing, without a new consideration, and is extinguished thereby to the extent of the alteration.
Source: CivC 1877, §968; CL 1887, §3592; RCivC 1903, §1286; RC 1919, §907; SDC 1939, §10.0805.
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.