North Dakota § 28-01.3-05 Indemnity of seller

North Dakota Statutes

§ 28-01.3-05 — Indemnity of seller

North Dakota § 28-01.3-05

Title 28Judicial Procedure, Civil

Ch. 28-01.3Products Liability

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N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01.3-05 (2026).

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If a product liability action is commenced against a seller, and it is alleged that a product
was defectively designed, contained defectively manufactured parts, had insufficient safety
guards, or had inaccurate or insufficient warning; that such condition existed when the product
left the control of the manufacturer; that the seller has not substantially altered the product; and
that the defective condition or lack of safety guards or adequate warnings caused the injury or
damage complained of; the manufacturer from whom the product was acquired by the seller
must be required to assume the cost of defense of the action, and any liability that may be
imposed on the seller. The obligation to assume the seller's cost of defense should also extend
to an action in which the manufacturer and se

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If a product liability action is commenced against a seller, and it is alleged that a product
was defectively designed, contained defectively manufactured parts, had insufficient safety
guards, or had inaccurate or insufficient warning; that such condition existed when the product
left the control of the manufacturer; that the seller has not substantially altered the product; and
that the defective condition or lack of safety guards or adequate warnings caused the injury or
damage complained of; the manufacturer from whom the product was acquired by the seller
must be required to assume the cost of defense of the action, and any liability that may be
imposed on the seller. The obligation to assume the seller's cost of defense should also extend
to an action in which the manufacturer and seller are ultimately found not liable.