North Dakota § 32-16-13 - Method and rule of partition
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 32-16-13 — Method and rule of partition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-16-13. Method and rule of partition
In making the partition, referees must divide the property and allot the several portions thereof to the respective parties, quality and quantity relatively considered, according to the respective rights of the parties as determined by the court, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, designating the several portions by proper landmarks, and may employ a surveyor with the necessary assistants to aid them. Before making partition or sale the referees, whenever it will be for the advantage of those interested, may set apart a portion of the property for a way, road, or street, and the portion so set apart shall not be assigned to any of the parties, nor sold, but shall remain an open and public way, road, or street, unless the referees shall set the same apart as a private way for the use of the parties interested, or some of them, their heirs or assigns, in which case it shall remain such private way.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 32-16-13
What does North Dakota Century Code § 32-16-13 cover?
Section 32-16-13 ("Method and rule of partition") 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 § 32-16-13?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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