North Dakota § 31-10-03 - Foreign laws - Those judicially noted - How court familiarized with Reviewable
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 31-10-03 — Foreign laws - Those judicially noted - How court familiarized with Reviewable, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-10-03. Foreign laws - Those judicially noted - How court familiarized with Reviewable
Every court of this state shall take judicial notice of the common law and statutes of every state, territory, and other jurisdiction of the United States. Such court may inform itself of the laws in such manner as it may deem proper and may call upon counsel to aid it in obtaining such information. The determination of such laws shall be made by the court and not by the jury and shall be reviewable.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 31-10-03
What does North Dakota Century Code § 31-10-03 cover?
Section 31-10-03 ("Foreign laws - Those judicially noted - How court familiarized with Reviewable") 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 § 31-10-03?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 31-10-03" (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 § 31-10-03 apply to my situation?
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