North Dakota § 32-17-13 - When defendant permitted to defend
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 32-17-13 — When defendant permitted to defend, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-17-13. When defendant permitted to defend
A defendant in an action to determine adverse claims, proceeded against by name or as an unknown party, or the defendant's representative, on application and sufficient cause shown at any time before trial, must be allowed to defend on such terms as may be just, and any such defendant or defendant's representatives upon good cause shown, and on such terms as may be just, may be allowed to defend after trial and within one year after the rendition of judgment therein, but not otherwise.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 32-17-13
What does North Dakota Century Code § 32-17-13 cover?
Section 32-17-13 ("When defendant permitted to defend") 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 § 32-17-13?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 32-17-13" (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 § 32-17-13 apply to my situation?
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