North Dakota § 9-08-04 - Fixing damages for breach void - Exception
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 9-08-04 — Fixing damages for breach void - Exception, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-08-04. Fixing damages for breach void - Exception
Every contract by which the amount of damages to be paid, or other compensation to be made, for a breach of an obligation is determined in anticipation thereof is to that extent void, except that the parties may agree therein upon an amount presumed to be the damage sustained by a breach in cases in which it would be impracticable or extremely difficult to fix the actual damage.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 9-08-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 9-08-04 cover?
Section 9-08-04 ("Fixing damages for breach void - Exception") 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 § 9-08-04?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 9-08-04" (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 § 9-08-04 apply to my situation?
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