N.D. Cent. Code § 32-03.2-02.1

Current through 2024 Legislative Session

Section 32-03.2-02.1 - Automobile accident damage liability

Notwithstanding section 32-03.2-02, in an action by any person to recover direct and indirect damages for injury to property, the damages may not be diminished in proportion to the amount of contributing fault attributable to the person recovering, or otherwise, if:

1. The person seeking damages is seeking property damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident in which two persons are at fault;

2. The person seeking damages is seeking to recover direct physical property damages of not more than five thousand dollars and indirect physical property damages not to exceed one thousand dollars; and

3. The percentage of fault of the person against whom recovery is sought is over fifty percent.

This section applies regardless as to whether the person seeking direct and indirect damages for injury to property also seeks damages for personal injury, however, damages for personal injury are not available under this section.

N.D.C.C. § 32-03.2-02.1