Contract interpreted to give effect to mutual intention
N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-03
in effect9-07-03. Contract interpreted to give effect to mutual intention
A contract must be so interpreted as to give effect to the mutual intention of the parties as it
existed at the time of contracting so far as the same is ascertainable and lawful. For the purpose
of ascertaining the intention of the parties to a contract, if otherwise doubtful, the rules given in
this chapter are to be applied.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t09c07.pdf#nameddest=9-07-03Fetched: 10/16/2026
