§ 36-11-01 Livestock running at large prohibited – Penalty
§ 36-11-01.1 Livestock – Definition
§ 36-11-02 Owner defined
§ 36-11-06 Certain animals not to be permitted to run at large at any time – Penalty
§ 36-11-07 Liability of owners of livestock injuring persons or property of others
§ 36-11-09 Action permitted when livestock breaks through lawful fence
§ 36-11-10 Trespassing livestock may be distrained – Notice to owner – Security for release
§ 36-11-11 Procedure when security given
§ 36-11-12 Notice of damages to owner of livestock before action is commenced
§ 36-11-13 When action for trespass of livestock must be commenced
§ 36-11-14 Procedure when keeper or owner of trespassing livestock is unknown
§ 36-11-15 Proof on trial of action for trespass of livestock
§ 36-11-16 Judgment for plaintiff is lien on livestock
§ 36-11-17 Collection of judgment against unknown defendant – Disposition of surplus
§ 36-11-18 When judgment of original court final – Right to trial by jury
§ 36-11-19 Taking livestock distrained – Penalty
§ 36-11-20 Sheriff to return or impound livestock running at large – Expenses to be paid by owner
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Terms Used In North Dakota Code > Chapter 36-11 - Trespass of Livestock

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.