North Dakota § 27-13-02 Powers of attorneys

North Dakota Statutes

§ 27-13-02 — Powers of attorneys

North Dakota § 27-13-02

Title 27Judicial Branch of Government

Ch. 27-13Conduct of Attorneys

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N.D. Cent. Code § 27-13-02 (2026).

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An attorney and counselor at law may:

1.Execute, in the name of the attorney's client, a bond or other written instrument necessary and proper for the prosecution of an action or proceeding about to be or already commenced, or for the prosecution or defense of any right growing out of an action, proceeding, or final judgment rendered therein.

2.Bind the attorney's client to any agreement in respect to any proceeding within the scope of the attorney's proper duties and powers, but no evidence of any such agreement is receivable, except the statement of the attorney, the attorney's written agreement signed and filed with the clerk, or an entry thereof upon the records of the court.

3.Receive money claimed by the attorney's client in an action or proceeding during the pendency thereof or a

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An attorney and counselor at law may:
1. Execute, in the name of the attorney's client, a bond or other written instrument
necessary and proper for the prosecution of an action or proceeding about to be or
already commenced, or for the prosecution or defense of any right growing out of an
action, proceeding, or final judgment rendered therein.
2. Bind the attorney's client to any agreement in respect to any proceeding within the
scope of the attorney's proper duties and powers, but no evidence of any such
agreement is receivable, except the statement of the attorney, the attorney's written
agreement signed and filed with the clerk, or an entry thereof upon the records of the
court.
3. Receive money claimed by the attorney's client in an action or proceeding during the
pendency thereof or afterwards, unless the attorney has been previously discharged
by the attorney's client, and upon payment thereof, and not otherwise, may discharge
the claim or acknowledge satisfaction of the judgment.