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

North Dakota provides a specific limitations period for personal injury claims, running from the date of injury or discovery.

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

Answer

Personal jurisdiction requires the defendant to have sufficient minimum contacts with the state so that the suit does not offend due process.

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

Answer

Summary judgment is appropriate when there is no genuine dispute of material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Question 4

What is the comparative fault standard in North Dakota?

Accepted Answer

Modified comparative fault with a specific threshold barring recovery

Answer

North Dakota uses a modified comparative fault system where the plaintiffs recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault and barred entirely at a certain threshold.

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

Answer

Discovery is the pretrial process allowing parties to exchange relevant information through depositions, interrogatories, and document requests.

(ND Bar) North Dakota Bar Exam Practice Test

(ND Bar) North Dakota Bar Exam Practice Test

ND Bar Civil Procedure