Obligation extinguished by performance in manner directed by creditor

If a creditor, or any one of two or more joint creditors, at any time directs the debtor to perform his obligation in a particular manner, the obligation is extinguished by performance in that manner, even though the creditor does not receive the benefit of such performance. Source: CivC 1877, § 830; CL 1887, § 3454; RCivC 1903, § 1147; RC 1919, § 754; SDC 1939, § 47.0204.