N.D. R. Civ. P. 57

As amended through March 18, 2024

Rule 57 - Declaratory Judgments

These rules govern the procedure for obtaining a declaratory judgment under N.D.C.C. Chapter 32-23. Rules 38 and 39 govern a demand for a jury trial. The existence of another adequate remedy does not preclude a declaratory judgment that is otherwise appropriate. The court may order a speedy hearing of a declaratory-judgment action.

N.D. R. Civ. P. 57

Joint Procedure Committee Minutes of January 28-29, 2010, pages 9-10; November 29-30, 1979, page 17; Fed.R.Civ.P. 57.

EXPLANATORY NOTE Rule 57 was amended, effective 3/1/2011. Rule 57 is derived from Fed.R.Civ.P. 57. Rule 57 was amended, effective 3/1/2011, in response to the12/1/2007, revision of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The language and organization of the rule were changed to make the rule more easily understood and to make style and terminology consistent throughout the rules.

Rules 38 (Jury Trial of Right) and 39 (Trial by Jury or by the Court), N.D.R.Civ.P.