Alternative obligation defined--Right of selection.

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20-3-1. Alternative obligation defined--Right of selection.

An obligation which requires the performance of one of two acts at the option of a party is an alternative obligation. The party required to perform has the right of selection unless the terms of the obligation otherwise provide.

Source: CivC 1877, §813; CL 1887, §3436; RCivC 1903, §1129; RC 1919, §736; SDC 1939, §47.0113.


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