North Dakota § 9-03-13 - Mistake of fact defined
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 9-03-13 — Mistake of fact defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-03-13. Mistake of fact defined
Mistake of fact is a mistake not caused by the neglect of a legal duty on the part of the person making the mistake and consisting in: 1. An unconscious ignorance or forgetfulness of a fact, past or present, material to the contract; or 2. Belief in the present existence of a thing material to the contract which does not exist, or in the past existence of such a thing which has not existed.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 9-03-13
What does North Dakota Century Code § 9-03-13 cover?
Section 9-03-13 ("Mistake of fact defined") 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 § 9-03-13?
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