North Dakota § 47-05-12 - Extinguishment of servitude - Methods
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 47-05-12 — Extinguishment of servitude - Methods, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-05-12. Extinguishment of servitude - Methods
A servitude is extinguished: 1. By vesting of the right to the servitude and the right to the servient tenement in the same person; 2. By the destruction of the servient tenement; 3. By the performance of any act upon either tenement by the owner of the servitude or with the owner's assent if it is incompatible with its nature or exercise; or 4. When the servitude was acquired by enjoyment, by disuse thereof by the owner of the servitude for the period prescribed for acquiring title by prescription.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 47-05-12
What does North Dakota Century Code § 47-05-12 cover?
Section 47-05-12 ("Extinguishment of servitude - Methods") 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 § 47-05-12?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 47-05-12 apply to my situation?
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