North Dakota § 28-01-08 - Adverse possession when based upon written instrument
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 28-01-08 — Adverse possession when based upon written instrument, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-01-08. Adverse possession when based upon written instrument
Whenever it appears that the occupant, or those under whom the occupant claims, entered into the possession of premises under a claim of title exclusive of any other right, founding such claim upon a written instrument as being a conveyance of the premises in question, or upon the decree or judgment of a competent court, and that there has been a continued occupation and possession of the premises included in such instrument, decree or judgment, or of some part of such premises, under such claim for twenty years, the premises so included must be deemed to have been held adversely.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 28-01-08
What does North Dakota Century Code § 28-01-08 cover?
Section 28-01-08 ("Adverse possession when based upon written instrument") 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 § 28-01-08?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 28-01-08" (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 § 28-01-08 apply to my situation?
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