N.D. Cent. Code § 9-10-02 : — CONTRACTS AND OBLIGATIONS10 - OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED BY LAW —10-02 - Deceit - Definition TEXT PDF A deceit within the meaning of section 9-10-03 is: 1. The suggestion as a fact of that which is not true by one who does not believe it to be true; 2. The assertion as a fact of that which is not true by one who has no reasonable ground for believing it to be true; 3. The suppression of a fact by one who is bound to disclose it, or who gives information of other facts which are likely to mislead for want of communication of that fact; or 4. A promise made without any intention of performing. N.D.C.C. § 9-10-02