1.    Except as provided in section 30.1-09-05, a devise, other than a residuary devise, that fails for any reason becomes a part of the residue.

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 30.1-09-06

  • Devise: To gift property by will.

2.    Except as provided in section 30.1-09-05, if the residue is devised to two or more persons, the share of a residuary devisee that fails for any reason passes to the other residuary devisee, or to other residuary devisees in proportion to the interests of each in the remaining part of the residue.