North Dakota § 47-32-04 - Eviction actions not joinable with other actions - Exception - When
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§ 47-32-04. Eviction actions not joinable with other actions - Exception - When
counterclaims only interposable. An action of eviction cannot be brought in a district court in connection with any other action, except for rents and profits accrued or for damages arising by reason of the defendant's possession. No counterclaim can be interposed in such action, except as a setoff to a demand made for damages or for rents and profits. If the court finds for the plaintiff in the action, the court shall enter judgment that the plaintiff have immediate restitution of the premises. Upon a showing by the defendant that immediate restitution of the premises would work a substantial hardship on the defendant or the defendant's family, except in cases in which the eviction judgment is based in whole or in part on a disturbance of the peace, the court may stay the special execution for a reasonable period, not to exceed five days.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 47-32-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 47-32-04 cover?
Section 47-32-04 ("Eviction actions not joinable with other actions - Exception - When") 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.
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