North Dakota Century Code
N.D. Cent. Code § 39-06-10 (2026)
Liability for negligence of minor - Proof of financial responsibility
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If a minor provides proof of financial responsibility for the operation of a motor vehicle, then the director may accept the application of the minor.
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Cited in 3
cases, 1976–2014 · leading case: Anderson v. Anderson ex rel. Anderson, 1999 ND 57, 591 N.W.2d 138.
Anderson v. Anderson ex rel. Anderson, 1999 ND 57, 591 N.W.2d 138. “She maintains this objective is shown in the language of the permit application, which states the party signing the application "assumes the financial liability for the negligent acts of the designated minor" as well as N.D.C.C. § 39-06-10. [¶ 6] The provision of the Century…”
Rodgers v. Freborg, 240 N.W.2d 63 (N.D. 1976). “ligence of a minor under the age of eighteen years when driving a motor vehicle upon a highway shall be imputed to the person who has signed the application of such minor for a permit or license, which person shall be jointly and severally liable with such minor for any damages…”
State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Gruebele, 2014 ND 105, 846 N.W.2d 745. “, states: “Any negligence of a minor when driving a motor vehicle upon a highway must be imputed to the person who has signed the application of such minor for a permit or license, which person must be jointly and severally liable with such minor for any damages caused by such…”
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