North Dakota § 32-31-05 - County treasurer to bid at execution sale

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 32-31-05 — County treasurer to bid at execution sale, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 32-31-05. County treasurer to bid at execution sale

The county treasurer shall attend the execution sale held pursuant to the decree in any action to foreclose a tax lien in which the county is plaintiff, and if there are no other bidders offering the amount of the judgment plus interest and accrued and accruing costs, the county treasurer shall bid such amount in the name of the county and the sheriff shall sell the same to the county, but the county shall not be required to pay any cash upon such sale.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 32-31-05

What does North Dakota Century Code § 32-31-05 cover?

Section 32-31-05 ("County treasurer to bid at execution sale") 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 § 32-31-05?

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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

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