North Dakota Statutes
§ 9-07-02 — Language of contract governs if clear
North Dakota § 9-07-02
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N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-02 (2026).
Text
The language of a contract is to govern its interpretation if the language is clear and explicit
and does not involve an absurdity.
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Nearby Sections
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§ 9-01-01
Definitions§ 9-01-02
Requisites of contract§ 9-01-04
Joint and several contracts§ 9-01-06
Obligations classified§ 9-01-07
Joint obligation - Presumption§ 9-01-08
Joint obligation - Contribution§ 9-01-09
Conditional obligation defined§ 9-01-11
Condition precedent defined§ 9-01-12
Conditions concurrent defined§ 9-01-13
Condition subsequent defined§ 9-01-14
Conditions unlawful or impossible§ 9-01-15
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