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Breach of written contract in North Dakota

Last checked Aug 15, 2026 · LawyerUnc editorial. Educational only, not legal advice.

Elements

  1. 1

    Valid contract

    Offer, acceptance, consideration, and sufficiently definite terms. In writing, as required.

  2. 2

    Performance or excuse

    The plaintiff performed, tendered performance, or was excused.

  3. 3

    Breach

    The defendant failed to do what the contract required.

  4. 4

    Damages

    The breach caused a measurable loss. Expectation damages are the usual measure.

Burden of proof

Preponderance of the evidence.

A North Dakota fact pattern

Breach of written contract in north-dakota.

Statute of limitations

6 years

N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16

From breach.

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