The summons provided in section 32-30-02 must be subscribed by the judgment creditor or the creditor’s attorney, must describe the judgment and require the person summoned to show cause within twenty days after the service of the summons, and must be served in like manner as the original summons. It is not necessary to file a new complaint.

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 32-30-03

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.