North Dakota § 41-03-17 - (3-117) Other agreements affecting an instrument
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 41-03-17 — (3-117) Other agreements affecting an instrument, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-03-17. (3-117) Other agreements affecting an instrument
Subject to applicable law regarding exclusion of proof of contemporaneous or prior agreements, the obligation of a party to an instrument to pay the instrument may be modified, supplemented, or nullified by a separate agreement of the obligor and a person entitled to enforce the instrument if the instrument is issued or the obligation is incurred in reliance on the agreement or as a part of the same transaction giving rise to the agreement. To the extent an obligation is modified, supplemented, or nullified by an agreement under this section, the agreement is a defense to the obligation.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 41-03-17
What does North Dakota Century Code § 41-03-17 cover?
Section 41-03-17 ("(3-117) Other agreements affecting an instrument") 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 § 41-03-17?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 41-03-17" (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 § 41-03-17 apply to my situation?
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