North Dakota § 3-04-02 - When agent liable as principal
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 3-04-02 — When agent liable as principal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-04-02. When agent liable as principal
One who assumes to act as an agent is responsible to third persons as a principal for that person's acts in the course of that person's agency in any of the following cases, and in no others: 1. When, with that person's consent, credit is given to that person personally in a transaction. 2. When that person enters into a written contract in the name of that person's principal without a good-faith belief in having the authority to do so. 3. When that person's acts are wrongful in their nature.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 3-04-02
What does North Dakota Century Code § 3-04-02 cover?
Section 3-04-02 ("When agent liable as principal") 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 § 3-04-02?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 3-04-02 apply to my situation?
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