When the holder of a special lien is compelled to satisfy a prior lien for the holder's own protection, the holder may enforce payment of the amount so paid by the holder as a part of the claim for which the holder's own lien exists.
N.D. Cent. Code § 35-01-07
Holder of special lien may acquire and enforce prior lien
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