A controversy arising out of a contract for the construction or repair of a highway entered by the director must be submitted to arbitration under this chapter and chapter 32-29.2. A person that voluntarily enters a contract for the construction or repair of a highway is deemed to have agreed to arbitration of a controversy arising out of that contract. For a claim for less than one hundred thousand dollars, only one arbitrator may be jointly selected by the parties. For a claim for one hundred thousand dollars or more, three persons comprise the arbitration board.

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 24-02-26

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Director: means the director of the department of transportation of this state, acting directly or through authorized agents as provided in section 24-02-01. See North Dakota Code 24-01-01.1
  • Person: means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, limited liability company, organization, or business trust. See North Dakota Code 24-01-01.1