North Dakota § 28-05-08 - Cancellation of lis pendens
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 28-05-08 — Cancellation of lis pendens, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-05-08. Cancellation of lis pendens
The court in which the action was commenced, at any time, on application of any person aggrieved and on good cause shown and on such notice as directed or approved by the court, may order the notice authorized by section 28-05-07 to be canceled of record in whole or in part by the recorder of any county in whose office the same may have been filed for record, and such cancellation must be made by an endorsement to that effect on the margin of the record which shall refer to the order. Such cancellation, in like manner, may be made by the recorder upon a written request, directing such cancellation, signed by the party or the attorney of the party who caused such notice to be filed. Such notice is also canceled by the entry of a final judgment in the action if no appeal has been taken from such judgment within the time provided by law.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 28-05-08
What does North Dakota Century Code § 28-05-08 cover?
Section 28-05-08 ("Cancellation of lis pendens") 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 § 28-05-08?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 28-05-08" (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 § 28-05-08 apply to my situation?
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