The words of a contract are to be understood in their ordinary and popular sense rather than according to their strict legal meaning, unless used by the parties in a technical sense, or unless a special meaning is given to them by usage, in which case the latter must be followed.
Words to be interpreted in ordinary sense
N.D.C.C. § 9-07-09 — under Interpretation of Contract.
N.D.C.C. § 9-07-09