Upon the trial of an action brought under this chapter, the plaintiff shall prove:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 36-11-15

  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

1.    The amount of damage sustained by the plaintiff by reason of the trespass; and

2.    If the plaintiff has distrained the livestock committing the trespass, the amount of expense incurred in distraining and keeping the livestock.