An obligation imposed upon several persons, or a right created in favor of several persons, is presumed to be joint and not several, except in the special cases mentioned in chapter 9-07. This presumption in the case of a right can be overcome only by express words to the contrary.
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-01-07
Joint obligation - Presumption
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