North Dakota § 32-03-39 - Parental responsibility for minor children - Recovery limitations
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 32-03-39 — Parental responsibility for minor children - Recovery limitations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-03-39. Parental responsibility for minor children - Recovery limitations
Any municipal corporation, county, township, school district, or department of the state of North Dakota, or any person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association, or religious organization, whether incorporated or unincorporated, shall be entitled to recover damages in a civil action in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars in a court of competent jurisdiction from the parents of any minor, living with a parent, who shall maliciously or willfully destroy property, real, personal, or mixed, belonging to such municipal corporation, county, township, school district, or department of the state of North Dakota, or person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association, or religious organization. Recovery shall be limited to actual damages in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars, in addition to taxable court costs.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 32-03-39
What does North Dakota Century Code § 32-03-39 cover?
Section 32-03-39 ("Parental responsibility for minor children - Recovery limitations") 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 § 32-03-39?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 32-03-39" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Dakota attorney.
How does North Dakota § 32-03-39 apply to my situation?
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