N.D. Cent. Code § 35-01-07
35-01-07. Holder of special lien may acquire and enforce prior lien
35-01-07. Holder of special lien may acquire and enforce prior lien
When the holder of a special lien is compelled to satisfy a prior lien for the holder's own
protection, the holder may enforce payment of the amount so paid by the holder as a part of the
claim for which the holder's own lien exists.