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North Dakota Century Code Title 35. Liens § 35-35-01. Definitions

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

1. “Filing officer” includes a county recorder, the secretary of state, and any other government employee who is required in the course of the employee's duties to file or record liens.

2. “Nonconsensual common-law lien” means a document that purports to assert a lien against real or personal property of any person and:

a. Is not expressly provided for by a specific state or federal statute;

b. Does not depend upon the consent of the owner of the property affected; and

c. Is not an equitable or constructive lien imposed by a state or federal court of competent jurisdiction.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 35. Liens § 35-35-01. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-35-liens/nd-cent-code-sect-35-35-01/

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