An obligation arises from:
1. The contract of the parties; or 2. The operation of law. An obligation arising from operation of law may be enforced in the manner provided by law or by civil action or proceeding.
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-01-05
Origin and enforcement of obligations
Official source: North Dakota Legislative Branch. Reproduced from public-domain North Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.