North Dakota § 40-01-04 - Vested rights
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 40-01-04 — Vested rights, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-01-04. Vested rights
All rights and property of every kind and description vested in any municipal corporation previous to any change in its form of organization shall be vested in the same municipal corporation upon its being incorporated under a different type of organization as provided by this title. No rights or liabilities in favor of or against such corporation existing at the time of a change in the form of its organization, and no action or prosecution of any kind shall be affected by such change, but the same shall stand and progress as if no change had been made. When by reason of a change in the form of organization, there is made available a different remedy which is applicable to any right existing before such change became effective, such remedy shall be additional to the remedies theretofore provided.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-01-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-01-04 cover?
Section 40-01-04 ("Vested rights") 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 § 40-01-04?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 40-01-04" (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 § 40-01-04 apply to my situation?
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