When it is admitted by the pleadings or the examination of a party that the party has in the party’s possession or under the party’s control any money or other thing capable of delivery, which, being the subject of the litigation, is held by that party as trustee for another party or which belongs or is due to another party, the court may order the same to be deposited in court, or delivered to such party with or without security, subject to the further direction of the court.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 32-11-01

  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.