Unless the context otherwise requires, this chapter applies to transactions in goods; they do not apply to any transaction which although in the form of an unconditional contract to sell or present sale is intended to operate only as a security transaction nor does this chapter impair or repeal any statute regulating sales to consumers, farmers or other specified classes of buyers.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 57A-2-102

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • present sale: means a sale which is accomplished by the making of the contract. See South Dakota Codified Laws 57A-2-106
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

Source: SL 1966, ch 150, § 2-102; SDCL, § 57-2-2.