North Dakota § 32-22-13 - When party need not be brought
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 32-22-13 — When party need not be brought, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-22-13. When party need not be brought
When from sickness or infirmity of the person directed to be produced such person cannot be brought before the court without danger, the person in whose power or custody such person is may state that fact in the return to the writ, verifying the same by affidavit. If the court is satisfied of the truth of such return and the return to the writ is otherwise sufficient, the court may proceed to decide on such return and to dispose of the matter as if such party had been produced on the writ, or the hearing thereof may be adjourned until such party can be produced.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 32-22-13
What does North Dakota Century Code § 32-22-13 cover?
Section 32-22-13 ("When party need not be brought") 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 § 32-22-13?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 32-22-13" (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 § 32-22-13 apply to my situation?
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