North Dakota Code § 39-06-09

Liability for negligence of minor - General
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1. Subject to subsection 2, any negligence of a minor when driving a motor vehicle on a 
highway must be imputed to the individual who signed the application of the minor for 
an operator's license, or upon the father, mother, or legal guardian if signing authority 
has been temporarily transferred under section 39 -06-08. This individual is jointly and 
severally liable with the minor for damages caused by the negligence, except as 
provided in section 39-06-10.
2. The negligence of a minor under subsection 1 may not be imputed to the individual 
who signed the application of the minor for an operator's license, or upon the father, 
mother, or legal guardian if signing authority temporarily has been transferred under 
section 39-06-08 for any injury or damage to that individual which was caused by the 
minor's negligence.

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