North Dakota § 11-10-01 - County a corporate body - Powers
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 11-10-01 — County a corporate body - Powers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-10-01. County a corporate body - Powers
Each organized county is a body corporate for civil and political purposes only. As such, the county may sue and be sued, contract and be contracted with, and in all cases when lands have been granted to it for public purposes and any part thereof has been sold and the purchase money or any part thereof is due and unpaid, all proceedings necessary to recover possession of such lands or to enforce the payment of the purchase money shall be instituted in the name of the proper county.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 11-10-01
What does North Dakota Century Code § 11-10-01 cover?
Section 11-10-01 ("County a corporate body - Powers") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 11-10-01?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 11-10-01" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 11-10-01 apply to my situation?
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