South Dakota Codified Laws 25-1-1. Marriage defined–Consent and solemnization required
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Marriage is a personal relation, between a man and a woman, arising out of a civil contract to which the consent of parties capable of making it is necessary. Consent alone does not constitute a marriage; it must be followed by a solemnization.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 25-1-1
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
Source: SDC 1939, § 14.0101; SL 1959, ch 50, § 1; SL 1996, ch 161.