North Dakota § 32-42-02 - Noneconomic damages limited - Reduction of award
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 32-42-02 — Noneconomic damages limited - Reduction of award, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-42-02. Noneconomic damages limited - Reduction of award
With respect to a health care malpractice action or claim, the total amount of compensation that may be awarded to a claimant or members of the claimant's family for noneconomic damage resulting from an injury alleged under the action or claim may not exceed five hundred thousand dollars, regardless of the number of health care providers and other defendants against whom the action or claim is brought or the number of actions or claims brought with respect to the injury. With respect to actions heard by a jury, the jury may not be informed of the limitation contained in this section. If necessary, the court shall reduce the damages awarded by a jury to comply with the limitation in this section.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 32-42-02
What does North Dakota Century Code § 32-42-02 cover?
Section 32-42-02 ("Noneconomic damages limited - Reduction of award") 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 § 32-42-02?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 32-42-02" (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 § 32-42-02 apply to my situation?
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