Property Ownership
In South Dakota, the 'doctrine of cy-pres' applies to:
AReal estate contracts with impossible conditions
BCharitable trusts where the original purpose has become impossible, allowing modification to honor the donor's intent✓ Correct
CForeign buyers of South Dakota real estate
DCo-operative housing arrangements
Explanation
Cy-pres allows a court to modify a charitable trust's terms when the original charitable purpose has become impossible or impractical, directing the assets to a related charitable purpose instead.
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