North Dakota § 32-17-02 - Use and occupation - Waste - Pleading - Possession
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 32-17-02 — Use and occupation - Waste - Pleading - Possession, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-17-02. Use and occupation - Waste - Pleading - Possession
A recovery may be had in the action by any party against a defendant personally served or who has appeared, or against the plaintiff, for the value of the use and occupation of the premises and for the value of the property wasted or removed therefrom, in the case of a vendor holding over, or a trespasser, as well as in a case in which the relation of vendor and vendee has existed. If such recovery is desired by the plaintiff, the plaintiff shall allege the fact, stating particularly the value of the use and occupation, the value of the property wasted or removed, and the value of the real property aside from the waste or removal, and shall demand appropriate relief in the complaint. A recovery of possession also may be had by the plaintiff or any defendant asking for affirmative relief.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 32-17-02
What does North Dakota Century Code § 32-17-02 cover?
Section 32-17-02 ("Use and occupation - Waste - Pleading - Possession") 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 § 32-17-02?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 32-17-02" (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 § 32-17-02 apply to my situation?
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