North Dakota § 28-04-05 - Actions having venue where defendant resides
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 28-04-05 — Actions having venue where defendant resides, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-04-05. Actions having venue where defendant resides
In all other cases, except as provided in section 28-04-03.1, and subject to the power of the court to change the place of trial as provided by sections 28-04-09 and 28-04-10, the action must be brought in the county in which the defendant or one of the defendants resides at the time of the commencement of the action. If that county is attached to another county for judicial purposes, the action must be brought in the latter county. If none of the defendants reside in the state, the action either must be brought in the county in which the plaintiff or one of the plaintiffs resides or in the county in which the cause of action arose.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 28-04-05
What does North Dakota Century Code § 28-04-05 cover?
Section 28-04-05 ("Actions having venue where defendant resides") 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 § 28-04-05?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 28-04-05" (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 § 28-04-05 apply to my situation?
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