North Dakota § 32-16-41 - Compensation for inequality
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 32-16-41 — Compensation for inequality, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-16-41. Compensation for inequality
When it appears that the partition cannot be made equal between the parties according to their respective rights without prejudice to the rights and interests of some of them, and a partition is ordered, the court may adjudge compensation to be made by one party to another on account of the inequality, but such compensation shall not be required to be made to others by owners unknown, nor by an infant, unless it appears that such infant has personal property sufficient for that purpose and that the infant's interest will be promoted thereby. In all cases, the court has power to make compensatory adjustment between the respective parties according to the ordinary principles of equity.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 32-16-41
What does North Dakota Century Code § 32-16-41 cover?
Section 32-16-41 ("Compensation for inequality") 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 § 32-16-41?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 32-16-41" (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 § 32-16-41 apply to my situation?
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