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North Dakota Century Code
Title 9 - CONTRACTS AND OBLIGATIONS
Chapter 9-07 - INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT
Section 9-07-03 - Contract interpreted to give effect to mutual intention

N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-03

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Section 9-07-03 - Contract interpreted to give effect to mutual intention

A contract must be so interpreted as to give effect to the mutual intention of the parties as it existed at the time of contracting so far as the same is ascertainable and lawful. For the purpose of ascertaining the intention of the parties to a contract, if otherwise doubtful, the rules given in this chapter are to be applied.

N.D.C.C. § 9-07-03