In this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 22-01-01

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

1.    A “continuing guaranty” means a guaranty relating to a future liability of the principal under successive transactions which either continue the liability or from time to time renew it after it has been satisfied.

2.    A “guaranty” means a promise to answer for the debt, default, or miscarriage of another person.