N.D. Cent. Code § 9-12-11
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9-12-11. Offer of performance - Place made
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9-12-11. Offer of performance - Place made
In the absence of an express provision to the contrary, an offer of performance may be
made at the option of the debtor:
1. At any place appointed by the creditor;
2. Wherever the person to whom the offer ought to be made can be found; or
3. If such person cannot with reasonable diligence be found within this state and within a
reasonable distance from that person's residence or place of business, or if that
person evades the debtor, at that person's residence or place of business if the same
with reasonable diligence can be found within the state, or if this cannot be done, then
at any place within this state.
In the absence of an express provision to the contrary, an offer of performance may be
made at the option of the debtor:
1. At any place appointed by the creditor;
2. Wherever the person to whom the offer ought to be made can be found; or
3. If such person cannot with reasonable diligence be found within this state and within a
reasonable distance from that person's residence or place of business, or if that
person evades the debtor, at that person's residence or place of business if the same
with reasonable diligence can be found within the state, or if this cannot be done, then
at any place within this state.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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