North Dakota Statutes
§ 59-12-15 — (415) Reformation to correct mistakes
North Dakota·Title 59 Trusts, Uses, and Powers·Ch. 59-12 Creation, Validity, Modification, and Termination of Trust
The court may reform the terms of a trust, even if unambiguous, to conform the terms to the
settlor's intention if it is proved by clear and convincing evidence that both the settlor's intent
and the terms of the trust were affected by a mistake of fact or law, whether in expression or
inducement.
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Nearby Sections
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§ 59-04.2-01
(102) Definitions§ 59-04.2-02
(103) Fiduciary duties - General principles§ 59-04.2-03
(104) Trustee's power to adjust§ 59-04.2-03.1
Judicial control of discretionary power§ 59-04.2-06
(301) When right to income begins and ends§ 59-04.2-07
(302) Apportionment of receipts and disbursements when decedent dies or income interest begins§ 59-04.2-08
(303) Apportionment when income interest ends§ 59-04.2-09
(401) Character of receipts§ 59-04.2-10
(402) Distribution from trust or estate§ 59-04.2-12
(404) Principal receipts§ 59-04.2-13
(405) Rental property§ 59-04.2-14
(406) Obligation to pay money