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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The following contracts are invalid, unless the same or some note or memorandum thereof is in writing and subscribed by the party to be charged, or by the party's agent:
1. An agreement that by its terms is not to be performed within a year from the making thereof.
2. A special promise to answer for the debt, default, or miscarriage of another, except in the cases provided for in section 22-01-05.
3. An agreement for the leasing for a longer period than one year, or for the sale, of real property, or of an interest therein. Such agreement, if made by an agent of the party sought to be charged, is invalid unless the authority of the agent is in writing subscribed by the party sought to be charged.
4. An agreement or promise for the lending of money or the extension of credit in an aggregate amount of twenty-five thousand dollars or greater.
5. An agreement or promise to alter the terms of repayment or forgiveness of a debt that is in an aggregate amount of twenty-five thousand dollars or greater.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 9. Contracts and Obligations § 9-06-04. Contracts invalid unless in writing--Statute of frauds - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-9-contracts-and-obligations/nd-cent-code-sect-9-06-04/
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