An estate in real property, other than an estate at will or for a term not exceeding one year, can be transferred only by operation of law, or by an instrument in writing, subscribed by the party disposing of the same, or by his agent thereunto authorized by writing.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 43-25-1

  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.

Source: CivC 1877, § 622; CL 1887, § 3245; RCivC 1903, § 938; RC 1919, § 540; SDC 1939, § 51.1401.