Contracts
“An honest man’s word is as good as his bond.” – Miguel de Cervantes.
In our state, anyone’s word can be as good as his bond – because South Dakota recognizes oral contracts. But even honest people can get into plenty of trouble with oral contracts. Can you remember what you ate for breakfast last Thursday? No? Then how can you be sure that you and your tenant will remember your agreement to lease the south forty to him the same way?
A written contract protects the interests of everyone involved and can avoid a lot of trouble down the road. By documenting the details, both parties will know what is expected from them and what they’re going to get out of the bargain. A written contract may even help to protect you from liability if things go wrong.
A good attorney knows Murphy’s Law – that anything that can go wrong will go wrong – and drafts her documents to protect her client against that misfortune. With years of experience managing kids, livestock and clients, Diana has a healthy appreciation for just how much can go wrong and how to plan for disaster before it happens.