# N.D.R.Civ.P. 3 (version effective 3/1/2011 to 3/1/2015): Rule 3. COMMENCING AN ACTION

> North Dakota · Court rules · Superseded

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ND_NDRCIVP_R3_V20110301_20150301

## Section

- **Citation:** N.D.R.Civ.P. 3 (version effective 3/1/2011 to 3/1/2015)
- **Heading:** Rule 3. COMMENCING AN ACTION
- **Jurisdiction:** North Dakota
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** Superseded
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** North Dakota Court Rules / North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure / N.D.R.Civ.P. 3 (version effective 3/1/2011 to 3/1/2015)

## Text

A civil action is commenced by the service of a summons.

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