Except as otherwise provided in chapters 41-03, 41-04, 41-05, and 41-12, a person gives value for rights if the person acquires the rights:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 41-01-12

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

1.    In return for a binding commitment to extend credit or for the extension of immediately available credit, whether or not drawn upon and whether or not a chargeback is provided for in the event of difficulties in collection; 2.    As security for, or in total or partial satisfaction of, a pre-existing claim; 3.    By accepting delivery under a pre-existing contract for purchase; or

4.    In return for any consideration sufficient to support a simple contract.