§ 53-9-1 Contract provisions contrary to law, unlawful
§ 53-9-2 Gambling contracts void
§ 53-9-3 Contracts against public policy
§ 53-9-4 Penalties for nonperformance of contract void, exceptions
§ 53-9-5 Contracts fixing damages void, exception
§ 53-9-6 Restraints on legal proceedings void–Arbitration agreements and certain surety contract limitations enforceable
§ 53-9-6.1 Validation of contract limiting time for enforcement of rights under surety contracts
§ 53-9-7 Contract in restraint of marriage void
§ 53-9-8 Contracts in restraint of trade void–Exceptions
§ 53-9-9 Sale of good will–Seller’s agreement with buyer to refrain from carrying on similar business, validity
§ 53-9-10 Dissolution of partnership–Agreement of partners to refrain from carrying on similar business, validity
§ 53-9-11 Employment contract–Competition limitation upon termination
§ 53-9-11.1 Employment contract–Competition limitation upon termination–Practitioner defined
§ 53-9-11.2 Employment contract–Practitioner competition limitation upon termination–Voidability–Applicability
§ 53-9-12 Contracts of independent contractor who is captive insurance agent–Covenants not to compete
§ 53-9-13 Coerce or compel an abortion–Contract void

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 53 > Chapter 9 - Unlawful Contracts

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2