If you have a legal dispute in North Dakota, you may wonder whether small claims court fits your situation or if another civil court makes more sense. Each option follows different rules, limits, and timelines. Understanding the differences helps you decide where your...
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What happens if you ignore a civil lawsuit in North Dakota?
If you're involved in a small claims dispute in North Dakota, you may wonder how the court process works. Small claims court provides a quicker, more accessible way to resolve disputes over relatively small amounts of money. The process allows you to resolve cases...
What are the stages of a civil lawsuit?
If you're involved in a civil lawsuit, understanding the stages can help you prepare and manage expectations. Civil lawsuits follow a structured process and rules which are laid out in Title 28 of the North Dakota Century Code, the North Dakota Rules of Civil...
How does the ND court system handle small claims disputes?
If you're involved in a small claims dispute in North Dakota, you may wonder how the court process works. The North Dakota Small Claims Court provides a quicker, more accessible way to resolve disputes over relatively small amounts of money. The process may allow you...
The Eviction Process in North Dakota
Evictions are one of the most common civil lawsuits in Cass County, North Dakota. Every week in Cass County, there can be up to a few dozen eviction hearings on the district court docket. If you are a North Dakota landlord needing to evict a tenant, you may be...
Don’t Let Your Past Haunt You: Sealing Your DUI Record in ND
Getting a Driving Under the Influence conviction in North Dakota has become almost a rite of passage as North Dakota consistently has one of the highest rates of DUI arrests in the country.[i] Many people who get a DUI are generally law-abiding citizens who simply...
Amicus Curiae Briefs
It is possible that there is a pending lawsuit somewhere in North Dakota in which the outcome could have a significant impact on you or your business, even if you are not a party to the lawsuit. There is a tool in the law that potentially lets you voice your concern...
Fallout from the Eviction Ban
The mortgage is due, the plumber wants to get paid, and your property manager needs a check for the monthly management fee. But your tenants are not paying their rent, and there is not a damn thing you can do about it. At least for now. Minnesota and North Dakota have...
You’ve Been Arrested or Accused of a Crime, Now What?
If you’ve been arrested . . . You will likely be held at the local jail or correctional facility until you make your initial appearance at court before a judge. It is very important that you not speak to anyone (other than an attorney) about what you’ve been arrested...
Victims’ Rights in North Dakota
In the November 2016 election, voters in North Dakota voted to amend the state constitution to include a victims’ bill of rights commonly known as Marsy’s Law. Although Marsy’s Law has its critics, it remains the law in North Dakota and provides crime victims with...

