Opinion ID: 901319
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Heading: Statute of Frauds Exceptions-Partial Performance and Estoppel

Text: [¶ 10.] Even if there is no agreement in writing, SDCL 53-8-2(3) allows a court to compel specific performance of any agreement for sale of real estate in case of part performance.... SDCL 53-8-2(3). Estoppel may also justify specific performance. An oral promise to convey real property is enforceable by specific performance where the grantee has partially performed or has acted in reliance upon the promise of the grantor in such manner that it would invoke a fraud or prejudice against the grantee not to grant specific performance thereon. Durkee v. Van Well, 2002 SD 150, ¶ 21, 654 N.W.2d 807, 815 (citations omitted).