North Dakota Statutes
§ 9-08-01 — Provisions that are unlawful
Any provision of a contract is unlawful if it is:
1.Contrary to an express provision of law;
2.Contrary to the policy of express law, though not expressly prohibited; or
3.Otherwise contrary to good morals.
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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
Forfeiture - Interpretation