North Dakota Code 4.1-75-08 – Possession of estray – Immunity from liability
1. If an individual, without being negligent, takes possession of an estray and complies with this chapter, that individual is not liable:
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 4.1-75-08
- Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
a. For any injury or damage caused by the estray while in the individual’s possession or in the event the estray escapes; or
b. For any economic loss incurred by:
(1) The owner of the estray, if later identified; or
(2) Any other person having a claim to the estray.
2. If an individual, without being negligent, attempts to take possession of an estray in order to comply with this chapter, that individual is not liable:
a. For any injury or damage caused by the estray during the attempt to take possession; or
b. For any economic loss incurred by:
(1) The owner of the estray, if later identified; or
(2) Any other person having a claim to the estray.