North Dakota § 41-07-04 - (7-104) Negotiable and non-negotiable document of title

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 41-07-04 — (7-104) Negotiable and non-negotiable document of title, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 41-07-04. (7-104) Negotiable and non-negotiable document of title

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a document of title is negotiable if by its terms the goods are to be delivered to bearer or to the order of a named person. 2. A document of title other than one described in subsection 1 is non-negotiable. A bill of lading that states that the goods are consigned to a named person is not made negotiable by a provision that the goods are to be delivered only against an order in a record signed by the same or another named person. 3. A document of title is non-negotiable if, at the time it is issued, the document has a conspicuous legend, however expressed, that it is non-negotiable.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 41-07-04

What does North Dakota Century Code § 41-07-04 cover?

Section 41-07-04 ("(7-104) Negotiable and non-negotiable document of title") 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 § 41-07-04?

A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 41-07-04" (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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