Chapter

Interpretation of Contract

N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-01— Public and private contracts interpreted by same rules
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-02— Language of contract governs if clear
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-03— Contract interpreted to give effect to mutual intention
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-04— Intention ascertained from writing alone if possible
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-05— Real intention to govern in cases of fraud, mistake, or accident
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-06— Contract interpreted as a whole
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-07— Several contracts part of one transaction interpreted together
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-08— Contract interpreted so it may be carried into effect
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-09— Words to be interpreted in ordinary sense
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-10— Interpretation of technical words
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-11— What law governs
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-12— Contract explained by reference to circumstances
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-13— Contract extends only to things to be covered
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-14— Interpreted as promisor believed promisee understood it
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-15— Clauses subordinate to general intent
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-16— Written part of contract controls printed part
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-17— Repugnancies reconciled with intent
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-18— Inconsistent words rejected
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-19— Uncertainty interpreted against party causing it - Presumption as to cause
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-20— Stipulations necessary to make contract reasonable implied
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-21— Things incidental to contract - When and when not implied
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-22— Rules governing time of performance when not specified
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-23— When time is essence of contract