North Dakota § 47-06-03 Title to real property - Adverse possession

North Dakota Statutes

§ 47-06-03 — Title to real property - Adverse possession

North Dakota § 47-06-03

Title 47Property

Ch. 47-06Real Estate Title by Occupancy and Accession

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N.D. Cent. Code § 47-06-03 (2026).

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A title to real property, vested in any person who has been or hereafter shall be, either alone
or including those under whom that person claims, in the actual open adverse and undisputed
possession of the land under such title for a period of ten years and who, either alone or
including those under whom that person claims, shall have paid all taxes and assessments
legally levied thereon, shall be valid in law. Possession by a county under tax deed shall not be
deemed adverse. A contract for deed shall constitute color of title within the meaning of this
section from and after the execution of such contract.

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A title to real property, vested in any person who has been or hereafter shall be, either alone
or including those under whom that person claims, in the actual open adverse and undisputed
possession of the land under such title for a period of ten years and who, either alone or
including those under whom that person claims, shall have paid all taxes and assessments
legally levied thereon, shall be valid in law. Possession by a county under tax deed shall not be
deemed adverse. A contract for deed shall constitute color of title within the meaning of this
section from and after the execution of such contract.