# N.D. Cent. Code § 32-17-05: 32-17-05. Joinder of defendants

> North Dakota · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ND_T32_C32-17_S32-17-05

## Section

- **Citation:** N.D. Cent. Code § 32-17-05
- **Heading:** 32-17-05. Joinder of defendants
- **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 32-17-05

## Text

32-17-05. Joinder of defendants

In an action to determine adverse claims, all persons appearing of record to have estates or

interests in, or liens or encumbrances upon, the property, and all persons in possession, may be

joined as defendants, and all others may be joined by inserting in the title of the action the

following: "All other persons unknown claiming any estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrance

upon, the property described in the complaint".

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