North Dakota § 28-01-32 - Absence from state tolls limitations - Exception
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§ 28-01-32. Absence from state tolls limitations - Exception
If any person is out of this state at the time a claim for relief accrues against that person, an action on such claim for relief may be commenced in this state at any time within the term limited in this chapter for the bringing of an action on such claim for relief after the return of such person into this state. If any person departs from and resides out of this state and remains continuously absent therefrom for the space of one year or more after a claim for relief has accrued against that person, the time of that person's absence may not be taken as any part of the time limited for the commencement of an action on such claim for relief. The provisions of this section, however, do not apply to the foreclosure of real estate mortgages by action or otherwise and do not apply if this state's courts have jurisdiction over a person during the person's absence.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 28-01-32
What does North Dakota Century Code § 28-01-32 cover?
Section 28-01-32 ("Absence from state tolls limitations - Exception") 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 § 28-01-32?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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