Every person whose message is refused, postponed, or delayed contrary to the provisions of sections 8-10-02 and 8-10-03 is entitled to recover from the carrier that person's actual damages and additional damages for mental distress and anguish caused by the refusal, delay, or postponement.
Damages when message is refused or delayed
N.D.C.C. § 8-10-04 — under Common Carriers of Messages.
N.D.C.C. § 8-10-04