North Dakota § 32-13-03 - Who may bring action against usurping officer
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 32-13-03 — Who may bring action against usurping officer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-13-03. Who may bring action against usurping officer
An action may be commenced by the state, or any person who has a special interest in the action, against the parties offending in the following cases: 1. When any person shall usurp, intrude into, or unlawfully hold or exercise any public office, civil or military, or any franchise within this state, or any office in a corporation or limited liability company created by the authority of this state. 2. When any public officer, civil or military, shall have done or suffered an act which by the provisions of law shall make a forfeiture of the officer's office. 3. When any association or number of persons shall act within this state as a corporation without being duly incorporated or as a limited liability company without being duly organized.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 32-13-03
What does North Dakota Century Code § 32-13-03 cover?
Section 32-13-03 ("Who may bring action against usurping officer") 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 § 32-13-03?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 32-13-03" (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 § 32-13-03 apply to my situation?
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