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North Dakota Century Code Title 32. Judicial Remedies § 32-21-03. Who may bring action

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The action shall be brought by the following persons in the order named:

1. The surviving husband or wife, if any.

2. The surviving children, if any.

3. The surviving mother or father.

4. A surviving grandparent.

5. The personal representative.

6. A person who has had primary physical custody of the decedent before the wrongful act.

If any person entitled to bring the action refuses or neglects so to do for a period of thirty days after demand of the person next in order, that person may bring the action.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 32. Judicial Remedies § 32-21-03. Who may bring action - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-32-judicial-remedies/nd-cent-code-sect-32-21-03/

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