Whenever there is a conflict between a number expressed in a statute both by figures and written words, the latter shall prevail unless such words obviously are contrary to the legislative intent.

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 1-02-04

  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • written: include "typewriting" and "typewritten" and "printing" and "printed" except in the case of signatures and when the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See North Dakota Code 1-01-37