N.D. Cent. Code § 9-07-19
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9-07-19. Uncertainty interpreted against party causing it - Presumption as to cause
Official statutory text
9-07-19. Uncertainty interpreted against party causing it - Presumption as to cause
In cases of uncertainty not removed by the preceding rules, the language of a contract
should be interpreted most strongly against the party who caused the uncertainty to exist. The
promisor is presumed to be such party, except in a contract between a public officer or body, as
such, and a private party, and in such case it is presumed that all uncertainty was caused by the
private party.
In cases of uncertainty not removed by the preceding rules, the language of a contract
should be interpreted most strongly against the party who caused the uncertainty to exist. The
promisor is presumed to be such party, except in a contract between a public officer or body, as
such, and a private party, and in such case it is presumed that all uncertainty was caused by the
private party.
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