ND Bar Civil Procedure

Question 1

What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in North Dakota?

Accepted Answer

2 to 4 years depending on the type of claim

Answer

10 years

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No statute of limitations

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30 days

Question 2

What is required for personal jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant in North Dakota?

Accepted Answer

Minimum contacts with the state consistent with due process

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The defendant must own property in the state

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The defendant must reside in the state

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Federal approval is required

Question 3

Under North Dakota rules, what is the standard for summary judgment?

Accepted Answer

No genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law

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The judge believes one party will win

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Both parties must consent

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The case must have been pending more than one year

Question 4

What is the comparative fault standard in North Dakota?

Accepted Answer

Modified comparative fault with a specific threshold barring recovery

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Pure comparative fault

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Contributory negligence bars all recovery

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No fault system

Question 5

What is the purpose of discovery in North Dakota civil cases?

Accepted Answer

To allow parties to obtain relevant information and evidence before trial

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To select the jury

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To file the initial complaint

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To determine which judge hears the case

Question 6

Under North Dakota law, what is res judicata?

Accepted Answer

A final judgment prevents relitigation of the same claim between the same parties

Answer

Cases can always be refiled

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Only criminal cases are affected

Answer

The doctrine applies only in federal courts