North Dakota § 13-01-01 - Definitions of creditor and debtor
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§ 13-01-01. Definitions of creditor and debtor
In this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires: 1. "Creditor" means one in whose favor an obligation exists by reason of which the person is or may become entitled to the payment of money. 2. "Debtor" means one who, by reason of an existing obligation, is or may become liable to pay money to another, whether such liability is certain or contingent.
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Section 13-01-01 ("Definitions of creditor and debtor") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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