53-9-7. Contract in restraint of marriage void.
Every contract in restraint of marriage of any person other than a minor is void.
Source: CivC 1877, §962; CL 1887, §3586; RCivC 1903, §1280; RC 1919, §901; SDC 1939, §10.0707.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 09 - Unlawful Contracts
Section 53-9-1 - Contract provisions contrary to law, unlawful.
Section 53-9-2 - Gambling contracts void.
Section 53-9-3 - Contracts against public policy.
Section 53-9-4 - Penalties for nonperformance of contract void, exceptions.
Section 53-9-5 - Contracts fixing damages void, exception.
Section 53-9-7 - Contract in restraint of marriage void.
Section 53-9-8 - Contracts in restraint of trade void--Exceptions.
Section 53-9-11 - Employment contract--Limitation on competition.
Section 53-9-11.1 - Health care provider--Contract to restrict practice--Prohibition--Exception.
Section 53-9-13 - Coerce or compel an abortion--Contract void.