North Dakota § 47-08-02 - Principal part defined
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 47-08-02 — Principal part defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-08-02. Principal part defined
The principal part shall mean that part to which the other has been united only for the use, ornament, or completion of the former, unless the latter is the more valuable and has been united without the knowledge of its owner, who in the latter case, may require it to be separated and returned to the owner, although some injury should result to the thing to which it has been united. If neither part can be considered the principal part, the more valuable, or if the values are nearly equal, the more considerable in bulk, is to be deemed the principal part.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 47-08-02
What does North Dakota Century Code § 47-08-02 cover?
Section 47-08-02 ("Principal part defined") 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 § 47-08-02?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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