North Dakota § 27-02-20 - When causes on calendar stand over
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 27-02-20 — When causes on calendar stand over, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-02-20. When causes on calendar stand over
If, for any cause, there is no general term of the supreme court at the time fixed therefor by law, or if there is a continuance of the term of said court or a change in the time of holding any term by rule of court or otherwise, all causes then upon the calendar of said court, all writs, recognizances, appeals, and proceedings commenced, taken, or made returnable to said court at said term, must stand over to and be heard at the next general term with like effect as if no such failure, continuance, or change had occurred.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 27-02-20
What does North Dakota Century Code § 27-02-20 cover?
Section 27-02-20 ("When causes on calendar stand over") 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 § 27-02-20?
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