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North Dakota Century Code
Title 9
Chapter 9-07
N.D. Cent. Code ch. 9-07
Interpretation of Contract
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9-07-01
Public and private contracts interpreted by same rules
9-07-02
Language of contract governs if clear
9-07-03
Contract interpreted to give effect to mutual intention
9-07-04
Intention ascertained from writing alone if possible
9-07-05
Real intention to govern in cases of fraud, mistake, or accident
9-07-06
Contract interpreted as a whole
9-07-07
Several contracts part of one transaction interpreted together
9-07-08
Contract interpreted so it may be carried into effect
9-07-09
Words to be interpreted in ordinary sense
9-07-10
Interpretation of technical words
9-07-11
What law governs
9-07-12
Contract explained by reference to circumstances
9-07-13
Contract extends only to things to be covered
9-07-14
Interpreted as promisor believed promisee understood it
9-07-15
Clauses subordinate to general intent
9-07-16
Written part of contract controls printed part
9-07-17
Repugnancies reconciled with intent
9-07-18
Inconsistent words rejected
9-07-19
Uncertainty interpreted against party causing it - Presumption as to cause
9-07-20
Stipulations necessary to make contract reasonable implied
9-07-21
Things incidental to contract - When and when not implied
9-07-22
Rules governing time of performance when not specified
9-07-23
When time is essence of contract