North Dakota § 28-01-17 - Actions having three-year limitations - Exceptions
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§ 28-01-17. Actions having three-year limitations - Exceptions
The following actions must be commenced within three years after the claim for relief has accrued: 1. An action against a sheriff or coroner upon a liability incurred by the doing of an act in the sheriff's or coroner's official capacity and by virtue of that office, or by the omission of an official duty, including the nonpayment of money collected upon an execution. However, this subsection does not apply to an action for an escape. 2. An action upon a statute for a penalty or forfeiture, if the action is given to the party aggrieved, or to such party and the state, unless the statute imposing it prescribes a different limitation. 3. An action for the foreclosure of a construction lien.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 28-01-17
What does North Dakota Century Code § 28-01-17 cover?
Section 28-01-17 ("Actions having three-year limitations - Exceptions") 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.
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