North Dakota Code > Chapter 22-02 – Indemnity


§ 22-02-01	Indemnity defined
§ 22-02-02	When indemnity against unlawful act void
§ 22-02-03	Indemnity against wrongful act done is valid – Exception
§ 22-02-04	Indemnity against acts of certain person includes agents
§ 22-02-05	Indemnification of several persons includes each person
§ 22-02-06	Indemnitor jointly and separately liable
§ 22-02-07	Rules applied in interpretation of a contract of indemnity
§ 22-02-08	Engagement to answer for violation of duty of another – Reimbursement
§ 22-02-09	When sureties in indemnity contracts called bail – Provisions governing bail
§ 22-02-10	Indemnity agreement in motor carrier transportation contracts void

Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute means the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
Property: includes property, real and personal. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49