North Dakota § 42-02-03 - Temporary injunction - When officers take possession of property
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 42-02-03 — Temporary injunction - When officers take possession of property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-02-03. Temporary injunction - When officers take possession of property
If, at the time of granting the temporary injunction, an affidavit shall be presented to the court or judge stating or showing that acts are being committed contrary to law upon the premises where said nuisance is located, the court or judge must issue the court's or judge's warrant commanding the officer serving said writ of injunction, at the time of service, to take possession and custody of any articles or property used or employed contrary to law. The officer shall take and hold the possession of such property until final judgment is entered, or until the possession of such property shall be disposed of by an order of the court or judge upon a hearing had before it for such purpose. The expense for such holding shall be taxed as a part of the costs in the action.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 42-02-03
What does North Dakota Century Code § 42-02-03 cover?
Section 42-02-03 ("Temporary injunction - When officers take possession of property") 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 § 42-02-03?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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