North Dakota Century Code Title 38. Mining and Gas and Oil Production § 38-11.2-06. Rejection--Legal action--Fees and costs

If the person seeking compensation rejects the offer of the mineral developer, that person may bring an action for compensation in the court of proper jurisdiction. The court, in its discretion, may award the person seeking compensation reasonable attorney's fees, any costs assessed by the court, and interest on the amount of the final compensation awarded by the court from the day drilling operations are commenced. The rate of interest awarded must be the prime rate charged by the Bank of North Dakota on the date of the judgment.