North Dakota § 47-18-04 - When homestead subject to execution
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 47-18-04 — When homestead subject to execution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-18-04. When homestead subject to execution
A homestead is subject to execution or forced sale in satisfaction of judgments obtained in the following cases: 1. On debts secured by mechanics', construction, or laborers' liens for work or labor done or performed or material furnished exclusively for the improvement of the same. 2. On debts secured by mortgage on the premises executed and acknowledged by both husband and wife, or an unmarried claimant. 3. On debts created for the purchase thereof and for all taxes accruing and levied thereon. 4. On all other debts when, upon an appraisal as provided by section 47-18-06, it appears that the value of the homestead is more than one hundred fifty thousand dollars over and above liens or encumbrances on the homestead, and then only to the extent of any value in excess of the sum total of the liens and encumbrances plus said one hundred fifty thousand dollars.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 47-18-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 47-18-04 cover?
Section 47-18-04 ("When homestead subject to execution") 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 § 47-18-04?
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