North Dakota § 31-09-01 - Statutes, codes, decisions, when admissible as evidence of laws of foreign
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 31-09-01 — Statutes, codes, decisions, when admissible as evidence of laws of foreign, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-09-01. Statutes, codes, decisions, when admissible as evidence of laws of foreign
jurisdictions. Books purporting to be printed or published under the authority of any other state, territory, or foreign country and to contain the statutes, codes, or other written law of such state, territory, or country, or proved to be admitted commonly in the tribunals of such state, territory, or country as evidence of the written law thereof, are admissible in this state as evidence of such law. The unwritten or common law of any other state, territory, or country may be proved as a fact by parol evidence and the books of reports of cases adjudged in the courts of any such state, territory, or country also may be admitted as presumptive evidence of such law.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 31-09-01
What does North Dakota Century Code § 31-09-01 cover?
Section 31-09-01 ("Statutes, codes, decisions, when admissible as evidence of laws of foreign") 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 § 31-09-01?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 31-09-01" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Dakota attorney.
How does North Dakota § 31-09-01 apply to my situation?
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