# N.D. Cent. Code § 32-17-01: 32-17-01. Action to determine adverse claims

> North Dakota · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ND_T32_C32-17_S32-17-01

## Section

- **Citation:** N.D. Cent. Code § 32-17-01
- **Heading:** 32-17-01. Action to determine adverse claims
- **Jurisdiction:** North Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ND Code / Title 32 / Chapter 32-17 / Section 32-17-01

## Text

32-17-01. Action to determine adverse claims

An action may be maintained by any person having an estate or an interest in, or lien or

encumbrance upon, real property, whether in or out of possession thereof and whether such

property is vacant or unoccupied, against any person claiming an estate or interest in, or lien or

encumbrance upon, the same, for the purpose of determining such adverse estate, interest,

lien, or encumbrance.

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