N.D. Cent. Code § 9-01-05 : — CONTRACTS AND OBLIGATIONS01 - GENERAL PROVISIONS —01-05 - Origin and enforcement of obligations

An obligation arises from:

1. The contract of the parties; or

2. The operation of law.

An obligation arising from operation of law may be enforced in the manner provided by law or by civil action or proceeding.

N.D.C.C. § 9-01-05