North Dakota § 24-07-33 - Public lands - Damages
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 24-07-33 — Public lands - Damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-07-33. Public lands - Damages
When any person acquires the title to government land over which any road has been or hereafter may be laid out, subsequent to the laying out of such road, the person so acquiring such title, within three months after the receipt of the person's patent therefor, shall assert the person's claim for damages in the manner provided in this chapter in case of locating highways, and such roads must remain and be public highways, but the person's damages, if any, must be paid, and in case of a failure to assert the person's claim for damages within the time aforesaid, the person thereafter is barred from asserting such claim.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 24-07-33
What does North Dakota Century Code § 24-07-33 cover?
Section 24-07-33 ("Public lands - Damages") 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 § 24-07-33?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 24-07-33" (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 § 24-07-33 apply to my situation?
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