2015 North Dakota Century Code Title 32 Judicial Remedies Chapter 32-32 Special Proceedings, General Provisions
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CHAPTER 32-32
SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS, GENERAL PROVISIONS
32-32-01. Definition.
"Special proceedings" within the meaning of this chapter shall include the writs of certiorari,
mandamus, and prohibition.
32-32-02. Parties to.
When a special proceeding is prosecuted by one having a special interest in the
proceeding, it shall not be necessary for the state to be joined as plaintiff therein, but the person
prosecuting the same shall be known as the plaintiff and the adverse party as the defendant.
32-32-03. Judgment in special proceeding defined - Motion and order.
A judgment in a special proceeding is the final determination of the rights of the parties
therein. The definitions of a motion and an order in a civil action are applicable to similar acts in
a special proceeding.
32-32-04. What writs issue in vacation.
Writs of certiorari, mandamus, and prohibition may be issued by a judge of the district court
in vacation, and when issued by a judge of the district court may be made returnable and a
hearing held thereon in vacation.
32-32-05. Rules of practice.
Except as otherwise provided in chapters 32-33, 32-34, and 32-35, the provisions of title 28
are applicable to and constitute the rules of practice in the proceedings mentioned in this
chapter.
32-32-06. New trials and appeals.
The provisions of the chapters relative to new trials and appeals in title 28, except insofar as
they are inconsistent with the provisions of chapters 32-33, 32-34, and 32-35, apply to the
proceedings mentioned in this chapter.
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