North Dakota § 28-04-03 - Actions having venue where the cause arose
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§ 28-04-03. Actions having venue where the cause arose
An action for any one of the following causes must be tried in the county where the cause or some part thereof arose, subject to the power of the court to change the place of trial as provided in sections 28-04-09 and 28-04-10: 1. For the recovery of a penalty or forfeiture imposed by statute, except that when it is imposed for an offense committed on a lake or river or other stream of water situated in two or more counties, the action may be brought in any county bordering on such lake, river, or stream, and opposite the place where the offense was committed; and 2. Against a public officer, or person specially appointed to execute the officer's duties, for an act done by that individual by virtue of office, or against a person who by that person's command or aid shall do anything touching the duties of such officer.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 28-04-03
What does North Dakota Century Code § 28-04-03 cover?
Section 28-04-03 ("Actions having venue where the cause arose") 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.
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