N.D. Cent. Code § 47-02-24
47-02-24. Illegal conditions void
47-02-24. Illegal conditions void
If a condition precedent requires the performance of an act wrong in itself, the instrument
containing it is so far void, and the right cannot exist. If it requires the performance of an act not
wrong of itself, but otherwise unlawful, the instrument takes effect and the condition is void.