North Dakota § 21-03-03 - Irregularities do not vitiate bonds
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 21-03-03 — Irregularities do not vitiate bonds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-03-03. Irregularities do not vitiate bonds
Defects and irregularities in any proceeding had in substantial compliance with this chapter, when the issue is for a lawful purpose and is unaffected by fraud and does not exceed any constitutional or statutory limitation of amount, do not invalidate the bonds issued nor the indebtedness incurred after the bonds have been sold and the proceeds thereof received by the municipality, nor after the performance of a contract has been entered upon by a party who is to receive the said bonds or the proceeds thereof as consideration for said contract.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 21-03-03
What does North Dakota Century Code § 21-03-03 cover?
Section 21-03-03 ("Irregularities do not vitiate bonds") 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.
How do I cite North Dakota § 21-03-03?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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