Except as otherwise provided by law or order of the court, if the sheriff does not return a notice or process with the necessary endorsement thereon without delay, or within the time limit required by law, the sheriff is liable to the party aggrieved for all damages sustained by that party.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 11-15-18

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49