North Dakota § 47-05-01 - Easements attached to other lands
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 47-05-01 — Easements attached to other lands, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-05-01. Easements attached to other lands
The following land burdens or servitudes upon lands may be attached to other land as incidents or appurtenances and then are called easements: 1. The right of pasturage. 2. The right of fishing. 3. The right of way. 4. The right of taking water, wood, minerals, and other things. 5. The right of transacting business upon land. 6. The right of conducting lawful sports upon land. 7. The right of receiving air, light, or heat from or over, or discharging the same upon or over land. 8. The right of receiving water from or discharging the same upon land. 9. The right of flooding land. 10. The right of having water flow without diminution or disturbance of any kind. 11. The right of using a wall as a party wall. 12. The right of receiving more than natural support from adjacent land or things affixed thereto. 13. The right of having the whole of a division fence maintained by a coterminous owner. 14. The right of having public conveyances stopped or of stopping the same on land. 15. The right of a seat in church. 16. The right of burial.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 47-05-01
What does North Dakota Century Code § 47-05-01 cover?
Section 47-05-01 ("Easements attached to other lands") 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 § 47-05-01?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 47-05-01" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Dakota attorney.
How does North Dakota § 47-05-01 apply to my situation?
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