North Dakota § 9-10-05 - Restoration of property taken without consent - Exceptions
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§ 9-10-05. Restoration of property taken without consent - Exceptions
One who obtains a thing without the consent of its owner, or by a consent afterwards rescinded, or by an unlawful exaction which the owner at the time could not refuse with prudence, shall restore it without demand to the person from whom it was obtained except in the following cases: 1. When the person has acquired a title thereto superior to that of the person from whom the property was taken; 2. When the transaction is corrupt and unlawful on both sides; or 3. When a thing is obtained by mutual mistake, and in such case the party obtaining the thing is not bound to return it until that person has notice of the mistake.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 9-10-05
What does North Dakota Century Code § 9-10-05 cover?
Section 9-10-05 ("Restoration of property taken without consent - Exceptions") 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.
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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