North Dakota § 31-11-02 - Conclusive presumptions
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 31-11-02 — Conclusive presumptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-11-02. Conclusive presumptions
The following presumptions, and no others, are conclusive: 1. A malicious and guilty intent from the deliberate commission of an unlawful act for the purpose of injuring another. 2. The truth of the facts from a recital in a written instrument between the parties thereto, or their successors in interest by a subsequent title, but this rule does not apply to a recital of a consideration. 3. The judgment or order of a court when declared by the laws of this state to be conclusive, but such judgment or order shall be alleged in the pleadings, if there is an opportunity to do so. If there is no such opportunity, the judgment or order may be used as evidence. 4. The issue of a wife cohabiting with her husband who is not impotent is presumed indisputably to be legitimate. 5. Any other presumption which by statute expressly is made conclusive.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 31-11-02
What does North Dakota Century Code § 31-11-02 cover?
Section 31-11-02 ("Conclusive presumptions") 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 § 31-11-02?
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