North Dakota § 40-42-04 - Proof on trial to conform to claim filed with municipality

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 40-42-04 — Proof on trial to conform to claim filed with municipality, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 40-42-04. Proof on trial to conform to claim filed with municipality

Upon the trial of an action for the recovery of damages by reason of an injury from the defective, unsafe, dangerous, or obstructed condition of any street, crosswalk, sidewalk, culvert, or bridge, the claimant shall not be permitted to prove any time, place, cause, manner, or extent of the injury complained of differing from that specified in the claim filed with the municipality, nor to recover damages in excess of the amount demanded in such claim.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-42-04

What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-42-04 cover?

Section 40-42-04 ("Proof on trial to conform to claim filed with municipality") 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 § 40-42-04?

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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

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