North Dakota § 47-15-11 - Termination before end of term by hirer
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 47-15-11 — Termination before end of term by hirer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-15-11. Termination before end of term by hirer
The hirer of personal property may terminate the hiring before the end of the term agreed upon: 1. When the letter, within a reasonable time after request, does not fulfill the letter's obligations, if any, as to placing and securing the hirer in the quiet possession of the thing hired, or putting it into a good condition, or repairing it; or 2. When the greater part of the property hired, or that part thereof which was, and which the letter at the time of the hiring had reason to believe was, the material inducement to the hirer to enter into the contract, perishes from any cause other than the ordinary or gross negligence of the hirer.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 47-15-11
What does North Dakota Century Code § 47-15-11 cover?
Section 47-15-11 ("Termination before end of term by hirer") 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 § 47-15-11?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 47-15-11" (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?
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How does North Dakota § 47-15-11 apply to my situation?
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