North Dakota § 28-01-21 - Limitations on actions founded on right of homestead
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 28-01-21 — Limitations on actions founded on right of homestead, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-01-21. Limitations on actions founded on right of homestead
No action, defense, or counterclaim founded upon a right of homestead in property conveyed or encumbered, otherwise than as provided by the law in force at the time of the execution of such conveyance or encumbrance, and for which no declaration of homestead has been filed previous to the execution of such conveyance or encumbrance, is effectual or maintainable, unless such action is commenced, or such defense or counterclaim interposed, within two years after the execution of such conveyance or encumbrance. Such limitation does not apply if the homestead claimant, at the time of the execution of such conveyance or encumbrance, was in the actual possession of the property claimed and had not quit such possession previous to the commencement of such action, or the interposing of such defense or counterclaim.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 28-01-21
What does North Dakota Century Code § 28-01-21 cover?
Section 28-01-21 ("Limitations on actions founded on right of homestead") 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 § 28-01-21?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 28-01-21 apply to my situation?
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