Statutes > South Dakota Statutes > Title 20 - PERSONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS > Chapter 03 - Alternative Obligations > Section 20-3-1 - Alternative obligation defined--Right of selection.

Section 20-3-1 - Alternative obligation defined--Right of selection.

20-3-1. Alternative obligation defined--Right of selection. An obligation which requires the performance of one of two acts at the option of a party is an alternative obligation. The party required to perform has the right of selection unless the terms of the obligation otherwise provide.

Source: CivC 1877, § 813; CL 1887, § 3436; RCivC 1903, § 1129; RC 1919, § 736; SDC 1939, § 47.0113.