North Dakota § 32-19-03 - Who subject to deficiency judgment
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 32-19-03 — Who subject to deficiency judgment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-19-03. Who subject to deficiency judgment
The plaintiff may not obtain a deficiency judgment in a foreclosure of residential property with four or fewer units of up to forty contiguous acres [16.19 hectares] containing a residence occupied by the owner as a homestead. The plaintiff may obtain a deficiency judgment on agricultural land of more than forty acres [16.19 hectares] but solely for the difference between the amount of the debt and the fair market value of the land at the time of commencement of the action. The plaintiff may obtain a deficiency judgment in all other cases for the difference between the appraised value, as determined by a licensed appraiser appointed by the court at the request of the plaintiff, and the amount determined due. The cost of the appraisal is an allowable cost in the foreclosure action.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 32-19-03
What does North Dakota Century Code § 32-19-03 cover?
Section 32-19-03 ("Who subject to deficiency judgment") 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 § 32-19-03?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 32-19-03" (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 § 32-19-03 apply to my situation?
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