N.D. Cent. Code § 9-13-11
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9-13-11. Rescinding acceptance
Official statutory text
9-13-11. Rescinding acceptance
When the obligation of a third person or an order upon such person is accepted in
satisfaction, the creditor may rescind such acceptance if:
1. The debtor prevents such person from complying with the order or from fulfilling the
obligation;
2. At the time the obligation or order is received, such person is insolvent and this fact is
unknown to the creditor; or
3. Before the creditor with reasonable diligence can present the order to the person upon
whom it is given, that person becomes insolvent.
When the obligation of a third person or an order upon such person is accepted in
satisfaction, the creditor may rescind such acceptance if:
1. The debtor prevents such person from complying with the order or from fulfilling the
obligation;
2. At the time the obligation or order is received, such person is insolvent and this fact is
unknown to the creditor; or
3. Before the creditor with reasonable diligence can present the order to the person upon
whom it is given, that person becomes insolvent.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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