North Dakota § 13-01-13 - Unlawfully preferring creditors - Penalty
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 13-01-13 — Unlawfully preferring creditors - Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-01-13. Unlawfully preferring creditors - Penalty
Every person who, knowing that the person's property is insufficient for the payment of all of the person's lawful debts, shall assign, transfer, or deliver any property for the benefit of any creditor or creditors upon any trust or condition that any creditor shall receive a preference or priority over any other creditor, or with intent to create such a preference or priority, is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. This section does not apply to the giving or creating of preferences expressly allowed by law.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 13-01-13
What does North Dakota Century Code § 13-01-13 cover?
Section 13-01-13 ("Unlawfully preferring creditors - Penalty") 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 § 13-01-13?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 13-01-13 apply to my situation?
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