North Dakota § 1-04-20 - Validating transfers in joint tenancy
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 1-04-20 — Validating transfers in joint tenancy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-04-20. Validating transfers in joint tenancy
Any transfer of any legal or equitable title to or interest in any real property in the state of North Dakota made prior to March 5, 1943, by any person, firm, or corporation to himself, herself, or such firm or corporation and any other person or persons, firm or firms, corporation or corporations, including the spouse or spouses of said grantor or grantors, in joint tenancy with right of survivorship, is declared legal and valid.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 1-04-20
What does North Dakota Century Code § 1-04-20 cover?
Section 1-04-20 ("Validating transfers in joint tenancy") 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 § 1-04-20?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 1-04-20" (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 § 1-04-20 apply to my situation?
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