# S.D. Codified Laws § 43-25-1: Requisites for transfer of certain estates

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T43_C25_S43-25-1

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 43-25-1
- **Heading:** Requisites for transfer of certain estates
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 43 / Chapter 25 / Section 43-25-1

## Text

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.

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

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