N.D. Cent. Code § 9-13-10 (2025)
9-13-10. How novation made.
Novation is made by the substitution of:
1. A new obligation between the same parties with intent to extinguish the old obligation;
2. A new debtor in the place of the old one with intent to release the latter; or
3. A new creditor in place of the old one with intent to transfer the rights of the latter to the former.